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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.62, 28,949.31 and 11,546.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.62, 28,949.31 and 11,546.25 is: 15,933.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.62 : 28,949.31 = 11,546.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.62/28,949.31 = 11,546.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.62x = 28,949.31 × 11,546.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.62x = 334,255,970.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,255,970.59/20,977.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.93

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