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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.08, 28,975.56 and 11,565.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.08, 28,975.56 and 11,565.44 is: 15,960.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.08 : 28,975.56 = 11,565.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.08/28,975.56 = 11,565.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.08x = 28,975.56 × 11,565.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.08x = 335,115,100.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,115,100.65/20,997.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,960.08

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