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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,930.67, 28,885.01 and 11,977.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,930.67, 28,885.01 and 11,977.47 is: 16,529.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,930.67 : 28,885.01 = 11,977.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,930.67/28,885.01 = 11,977.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,930.67x = 28,885.01 × 11,977.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,930.67x = 345,969,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,969,280.84/20,930.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,529.30

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