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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,972.82, 28,941.78 and 11,541.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,972.82, 28,941.78 and 11,541.36 is: 15,926.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,972.82 : 28,941.78 = 11,541.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,972.82/28,941.78 = 11,541.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,972.82x = 28,941.78 × 11,541.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,972.82x = 334,027,502.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,027,502.02/20,972.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,926.69

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