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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,996.99, 28,975.84 and 11,565.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,996.99, 28,975.84 and 11,565.55 is: 15,960.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,996.99 : 28,975.84 = 11,565.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,996.99/28,975.84 = 11,565.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,996.99x = 28,975.84 × 11,565.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,996.99x = 335,121,598.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,121,598.67/20,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,960.46

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