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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,985.12, 28,961.97 and 12,032.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,985.12, 28,961.97 and 12,032.60 is: 16,606.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,985.12 : 28,961.97 = 12,032.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,985.12/28,961.97 = 12,032.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,985.12x = 28,961.97 × 12,032.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,985.12x = 348,487,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,487,655.41/20,985.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,606.42

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