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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,956.80, 28,921.98 and 12,007.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,956.80, 28,921.98 and 12,007.08 is: 16,570.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,956.80 : 28,921.98 = 12,007.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,956.80/28,921.98 = 12,007.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,956.80x = 28,921.98 × 12,007.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,956.80x = 347,268,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,268,527.62/20,956.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,570.68

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