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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,998.09, 28,977.44 and 11,566.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,998.09, 28,977.44 and 11,566.63 is: 15,961.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,998.09 : 28,977.44 = 11,566.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,998.09/28,977.44 = 11,566.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,998.09x = 28,977.44 × 11,566.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,998.09x = 335,171,326.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,171,326.83/20,998.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,961.99

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