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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,110.70, 27,779.82 and 15,453.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,110.70, 27,779.82 and 15,453.20 is: 21,346.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,110.70 : 27,779.82 = 15,453.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,110.70/27,779.82 = 15,453.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,110.70x = 27,779.82 × 15,453.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,110.70x = 429,287,114.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,287,114.42/20,110.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,346.20

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