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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.84, 28,972.80 and 15,960.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.84, 28,972.80 and 15,960.72 is: 22,022.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.84 : 28,972.80 = 15,960.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.84/28,972.80 = 15,960.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.84x = 28,972.80 × 15,960.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.84x = 462,426,748.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,426,748.42/20,997.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.59

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