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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.12, 28,945.87 and 11,543.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.12, 28,945.87 and 11,543.90 is: 15,930.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.12 : 28,945.87 = 11,543.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.12/28,945.87 = 11,543.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.12x = 28,945.87 × 11,543.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.12x = 334,148,228.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,148,228.69/20,975.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,930.69

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