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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,932.77, 28,888.83 and 11,983.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,932.77, 28,888.83 and 11,983.08 is: 16,537.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,932.77 : 28,888.83 = 11,983.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,932.77/28,888.83 = 11,983.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,932.77x = 28,888.83 × 11,983.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,932.77x = 346,177,161.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,177,161.00/20,932.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,537.57

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