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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,996.51, 28,975.17 and 11,565.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,996.51, 28,975.17 and 11,565.06 is: 15,959.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,996.51 : 28,975.17 = 11,565.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,996.51/28,975.17 = 11,565.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,996.51x = 28,975.17 × 11,565.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,996.51x = 335,099,579.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,099,579.56/20,996.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,959.78

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