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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,973.53, 28,943.44 and 11,542.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,973.53, 28,943.44 and 11,542.09 is: 15,928.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,973.53 : 28,943.44 = 11,542.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,973.53/28,943.44 = 11,542.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,973.53x = 28,943.44 × 11,542.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,973.53x = 334,067,789.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,067,789.39/20,973.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.07

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