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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.20, 27,801.24 and 15,468.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.20, 27,801.24 and 15,468.70 is: 21,367.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.20 : 27,801.24 = 15,468.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.20/27,801.24 = 15,468.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.20x = 27,801.24 × 15,468.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.20x = 430,049,041.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,049,041.19/20,126.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.62

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