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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,992.98, 28,967.85 and 11,917.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,992.98, 28,967.85 and 11,917.74 is: 16,445.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,992.98 : 28,967.85 = 11,917.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,992.98/28,967.85 = 11,917.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,992.98x = 28,967.85 × 11,917.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,992.98x = 345,231,304.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,231,304.66/20,992.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.08

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