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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.92, 28,946.40 and 11,415.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.92, 28,946.40 and 11,415.48 is: 15,753.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.92 : 28,946.40 = 11,415.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.92/28,946.40 = 11,415.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.92x = 28,946.40 × 11,415.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.92x = 330,436,898.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,436,898.91/20,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,753.15

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