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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,997.97, 28,977.27 and 11,566.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,997.97, 28,977.27 and 11,566.51 is: 15,961.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,997.97 : 28,977.27 = 11,566.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,997.97/28,977.27 = 11,566.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,997.97x = 28,977.27 × 11,566.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,997.97x = 335,165,883.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,165,883.23/20,997.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,961.82

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