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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,832.97, 28,748.78 and 11,883.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,832.97, 28,748.78 and 11,883.37 is: 16,398.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,832.97 : 28,748.78 = 11,883.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,832.97/28,748.78 = 11,883.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,832.97x = 28,748.78 × 11,883.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,832.97x = 341,632,246.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,632,246.04/20,832.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,398.64

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