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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,938.40, 28,887.84 and 12,977.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,938.40, 28,887.84 and 12,977.72 is: 17,904.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,938.40 : 28,887.84 = 12,977.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,938.40/28,887.84 = 12,977.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,938.40x = 28,887.84 × 12,977.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,938.40x = 374,898,298.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,898,298.92/20,938.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,904.82

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