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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,183.33, 27,863.09 and 15,635.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,183.33, 27,863.09 and 15,635.90 is: 21,585.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,183.33 : 27,863.09 = 15,635.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,183.33/27,863.09 = 15,635.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,183.33x = 27,863.09 × 15,635.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,183.33x = 435,664,330.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,664,330.07/20,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,585.35

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