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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,976.84, 28,947.84 and 11,545.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,976.84, 28,947.84 and 11,545.32 is: 15,932.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,976.84 : 28,947.84 = 11,545.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,976.84/28,947.84 = 11,545.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,976.84x = 28,947.84 × 11,545.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,976.84x = 334,212,076.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,212,076.11/20,976.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.43

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