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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,998.39, 28,977.77 and 11,566.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,998.39, 28,977.77 and 11,566.95 is: 15,962.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,998.39 : 28,977.77 = 11,566.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,998.39/28,977.77 = 11,566.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,998.39x = 28,977.77 × 11,566.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,998.39x = 335,184,445.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,184,445.62/20,998.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,962.39

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