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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,215.22, 27,893.30 and 15,360.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,215.22, 27,893.30 and 15,360.08 is: 21,194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,215.22 : 27,893.30 = 15,360.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,215.22/27,893.30 = 15,360.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,215.22x = 27,893.30 × 15,360.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,215.22x = 428,443,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,443,103.20/20,215.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.09

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