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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052.42, 27,655.56 and 15,028.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052.42, 27,655.56 and 15,028.44 is: 20,726.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052.42 : 27,655.56 = 15,028.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052.42/27,655.56 = 15,028.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052.42x = 27,655.56 × 15,028.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052.42x = 415,619,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,619,924.13/20,052.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,726.67

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