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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.72, 28,949.87 and 11,546.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.72, 28,949.87 and 11,546.29 is: 15,934.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.72 : 28,949.87 = 11,546.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.72/28,949.87 = 11,546.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.72x = 28,949.87 × 11,546.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.72x = 334,263,594.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,263,594.48/20,977.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,934.22

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