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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.74, 28,976.88 and 11,566.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.74, 28,976.88 and 11,566.30 is: 15,961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.74 : 28,976.88 = 11,566.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.74/28,976.88 = 11,566.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.74x = 28,976.88 × 11,566.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.74x = 335,155,287.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,155,287.14/20,997.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,961.50

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