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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,998.97, 28,978.65 and 11,567.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,998.97, 28,978.65 and 11,567.51 is: 15,963.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,998.97 : 28,978.65 = 11,567.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,998.97/28,978.65 = 11,567.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,998.97x = 28,978.65 × 11,567.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,998.97x = 335,210,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,210,823.66/20,998.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,963.20

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