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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.62, 28,946.38 and 11,543.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.62, 28,946.38 and 11,543.98 is: 15,930.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.62 : 28,946.38 = 11,543.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.62/28,946.38 = 11,543.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.62x = 28,946.38 × 11,543.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.62x = 334,156,431.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,156,431.79/20,975.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,930.71

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