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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.61, 27,757.95 and 15,101.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.61, 27,757.95 and 15,101.97 is: 20,828.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.61 : 27,757.95 = 15,101.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.61/27,757.95 = 15,101.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.61x = 27,757.95 × 15,101.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.61x = 419,199,728.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 419,199,728.16/20,126.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.13

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