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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,979.57, 28,951.68 and 11,548.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,979.57, 28,951.68 and 11,548.14 is: 15,936.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,979.57 : 28,951.68 = 11,548.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,979.57/28,951.68 = 11,548.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,979.57x = 28,951.68 × 11,548.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,979.57x = 334,337,923.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,337,923.65/20,979.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,936.35

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