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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,973.63, 28,942.41 and 11,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,973.63, 28,942.41 and 11,542.20 is: 15,927.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,973.63 : 28,942.41 = 11,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,973.63/28,942.41 = 11,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,973.63x = 28,942.41 × 11,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,973.63x = 334,059,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,059,084.70/20,973.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,927.58

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