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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,193.33, 27,808 and 15,709.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,193.33, 27,808 and 15,709.53 is: 21,633.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,193.33 : 27,808 = 15,709.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,193.33/27,808 = 15,709.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,193.33x = 27,808 × 15,709.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,193.33x = 436,850,610.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,850,610.24/20,193.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.41

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