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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,936.54, 28,892.34 and 11,984

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,936.54, 28,892.34 and 11,984 is: 16,537.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,936.54 : 28,892.34 = 11,984 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,936.54/28,892.34 = 11,984/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,936.54x = 28,892.34 × 11,984
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,936.54x = 346,245,802.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,245,802.56/20,936.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,537.87

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