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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.69, 27,719.30 and 15,852.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.69, 27,719.30 and 15,852.14 is: 21,851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.69 : 27,719.30 = 15,852.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.69/27,719.30 = 15,852.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.69x = 27,719.30 × 15,852.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.69x = 439,410,224.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,410,224.30/20,108.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,851.76

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