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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,979.59, 28,950.77 and 11,546.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,979.59, 28,950.77 and 11,546.33 is: 15,933.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,979.59 : 28,950.77 = 11,546.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,979.59/28,950.77 = 11,546.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,979.59x = 28,950.77 × 11,546.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,979.59x = 334,275,086.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,275,086.44/20,979.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,933.35

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