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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,973.42, 28,943.10 and 11,541.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,973.42, 28,943.10 and 11,541.78 is: 15,927.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,973.42 : 28,943.10 = 11,541.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,973.42/28,943.10 = 11,541.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,973.42x = 28,943.10 × 11,541.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,973.42x = 334,054,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,054,892.72/20,973.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,927.54

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