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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.63, 28,949.58 and 11,546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.63, 28,949.58 and 11,546.19 is: 15,933.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.63 : 28,949.58 = 11,546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.63/28,949.58 = 11,546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.63x = 28,949.58 × 11,546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.63x = 334,257,351.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,257,351.10/20,977.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.99

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