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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,985.58, 31,497.80 and 10,604.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,985.58, 31,497.80 and 10,604.62 is: 15,916.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,985.58 : 31,497.80 = 10,604.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,985.58/31,497.80 = 10,604.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,985.58x = 31,497.80 × 10,604.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,985.58x = 334,022,199.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,022,199.84/20,985.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,916.75

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