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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,995.44, 28,975.44 and 11,565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,995.44, 28,975.44 and 11,565.76 is: 15,961.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,995.44 : 28,975.44 = 11,565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,995.44/28,975.44 = 11,565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,995.44x = 28,975.44 × 11,565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,995.44x = 335,122,984.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,122,984.93/20,995.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,961.70

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