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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,979.98, 28,954.84 and 11,783.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,979.98, 28,954.84 and 11,783.04 is: 16,261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,979.98 : 28,954.84 = 11,783.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,979.98/28,954.84 = 11,783.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,979.98x = 28,954.84 × 11,783.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,979.98x = 341,176,100.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,176,100.70/20,979.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,261.99

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