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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,972.03, 28,941.38 and 11,540.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,972.03, 28,941.38 and 11,540.59 is: 15,926.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,972.03 : 28,941.38 = 11,540.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,972.03/28,941.38 = 11,540.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,972.03x = 28,941.38 × 11,540.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,972.03x = 334,000,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,000,470.56/20,972.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.00

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