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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,030.76, 27,635.18 and 15,433.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,030.76, 27,635.18 and 15,433.05 is: 21,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,030.76 : 27,635.18 = 15,433.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,030.76/27,635.18 = 15,433.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,030.76x = 27,635.18 × 15,433.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,030.76x = 426,495,037.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,495,037.53/20,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,292.00

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