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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.52, 27,875.34 and 15,699.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.52, 27,875.34 and 15,699.42 is: 21,657.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.52 : 27,875.34 = 15,699.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.52/27,875.34 = 15,699.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.52x = 27,875.34 × 15,699.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.52x = 437,626,670.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,626,670.30/20,206.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,657.70

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