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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,985.84, 28,956.24 and 15,948.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,985.84, 28,956.24 and 15,948.72 is: 22,006.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,985.84 : 28,956.24 = 15,948.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,985.84/28,956.24 = 15,948.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,985.84x = 28,956.24 × 15,948.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,985.84x = 461,814,964.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,814,964.01/20,985.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.03

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