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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.40, 28,976.22 and 11,565.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.40, 28,976.22 and 11,565.76 is: 15,960.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.40 : 28,976.22 = 11,565.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.40/28,976.22 = 11,565.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.40x = 28,976.22 × 11,565.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.40x = 335,132,006.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,132,006.23/20,997.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,960.64

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