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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.64, 28,946.58 and 11,544.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.64, 28,946.58 and 11,544.39 is: 15,931.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.64 : 28,946.58 = 11,544.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.64/28,946.58 = 11,544.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.64x = 28,946.58 × 11,544.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.64x = 334,170,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,170,608.69/20,975.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,931.37

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