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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.35, 28,950.23 and 12,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.35, 28,950.23 and 12,027.06 is: 16,598.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.35 : 28,950.23 = 12,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.35/28,950.23 = 12,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.35x = 28,950.23 × 12,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.35x = 348,186,153.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,186,153.22/20,977.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,598.20

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