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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.72, 28,976.12 and 11,566.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.72, 28,976.12 and 11,566.22 is: 15,960.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.72 : 28,976.12 = 11,566.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.72/28,976.12 = 11,566.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.72x = 28,976.12 × 11,566.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.72x = 335,144,178.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,144,178.67/20,997.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,960.98

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