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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,029.20, 27,666.60 and 15,371.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,029.20, 27,666.60 and 15,371.04 is: 21,232.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,029.20 : 27,666.60 = 15,371.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,029.20/27,666.60 = 15,371.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,029.20x = 27,666.60 × 15,371.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,029.20x = 425,264,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,264,415.26/20,029.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,232.22

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