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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,976.72, 28,947.21 and 11,545.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,976.72, 28,947.21 and 11,545.26 is: 15,932.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,976.72 : 28,947.21 = 11,545.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,976.72/28,947.21 = 11,545.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,976.72x = 28,947.21 × 11,545.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,976.72x = 334,203,065.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,203,065.72/20,976.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.09

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