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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,134.88, 27,812.28 and 15,325.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,134.88, 27,812.28 and 15,325.60 is: 21,169.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,134.88 : 27,812.28 = 15,325.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,134.88/27,812.28 = 15,325.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,134.88x = 27,812.28 × 15,325.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,134.88x = 426,239,801.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,239,801.74/20,134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,169.23

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