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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.87, 28,946.91 and 11,544.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.87, 28,946.91 and 11,544.65 is: 15,931.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.87 : 28,946.91 = 11,544.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.87/28,946.91 = 11,544.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.87x = 28,946.91 × 11,544.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.87x = 334,181,944.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,181,944.53/20,975.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,931.73

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