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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,996.65, 28,975.42 and 11,436.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,996.65, 28,975.42 and 11,436.51 is: 15,782.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,996.65 : 28,975.42 = 11,436.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,996.65/28,975.42 = 11,436.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,996.65x = 28,975.42 × 11,436.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,996.65x = 331,377,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,377,555.11/20,996.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,782.40

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