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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.07, 28,975.93 and 11,565.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.07, 28,975.93 and 11,565.66 is: 15,960.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.07 : 28,975.93 = 11,565.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.07/28,975.93 = 11,565.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.07x = 28,975.93 × 11,565.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.07x = 335,125,754.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,125,754.56/20,997.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,960.60

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