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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,974.42, 28,944.48 and 11,542.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,974.42, 28,944.48 and 11,542.78 is: 15,928.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,974.42 : 28,944.48 = 11,542.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,974.42/28,944.48 = 11,542.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,974.42x = 28,944.48 × 11,542.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,974.42x = 334,099,764.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,099,764.85/20,974.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.92

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