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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.42, 27,663.84 and 15,034.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.42, 27,663.84 and 15,034.44 is: 20,734.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.42 : 27,663.84 = 15,034.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.42/27,663.84 = 15,034.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.42x = 27,663.84 × 15,034.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.42x = 415,910,342.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 415,910,342.65/20,058.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.95

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