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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,985.31, 28,958.87 and 12,026.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,985.31, 28,958.87 and 12,026.57 is: 16,596.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,985.31 : 28,958.87 = 12,026.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,985.31/28,958.87 = 12,026.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,985.31x = 28,958.87 × 12,026.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,985.31x = 348,275,817.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,275,817.04/20,985.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,596.18

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