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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,976.84, 28,946.97 and 11,543.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,976.84, 28,946.97 and 11,543.58 is: 15,929.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,976.84 : 28,946.97 = 11,543.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,976.84/28,946.97 = 11,543.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,976.84x = 28,946.97 × 11,543.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,976.84x = 334,151,663.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,151,663.95/20,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,929.55

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