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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,205.52, 27,873.96 and 15,698.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,205.52, 27,873.96 and 15,698.42 is: 21,656.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,205.52 : 27,873.96 = 15,698.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,205.52/27,873.96 = 15,698.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,205.52x = 27,873.96 × 15,698.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,205.52x = 437,577,194.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,577,194.22/20,205.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,656.32

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