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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,974.46, 28,944.15 and 11,542.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,974.46, 28,944.15 and 11,542.82 is: 15,928.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,974.46 : 28,944.15 = 11,542.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,974.46/28,944.15 = 11,542.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,974.46x = 28,944.15 × 11,542.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,974.46x = 334,097,113.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,097,113.50/20,974.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,928.76

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