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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,129.96, 27,805.49 and 15,320.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,129.96, 27,805.49 and 15,320.69 is: 21,162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,129.96 : 27,805.49 = 15,320.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,129.96/27,805.49 = 15,320.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,129.96x = 27,805.49 × 15,320.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,129.96x = 425,999,292.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 425,999,292.59/20,129.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,162.45

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