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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.24, 28,948.80 and 11,546

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.24, 28,948.80 and 11,546 is: 15,933.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.24 : 28,948.80 = 11,546 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.24/28,948.80 = 11,546/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.24x = 28,948.80 × 11,546
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.24x = 334,242,844.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,242,844.80/20,977.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.59

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