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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,239.52, 27,918.50 and 15,756.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,239.52, 27,918.50 and 15,756.16 is: 21,734.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,239.52 : 27,918.50 = 15,756.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,239.52/27,918.50 = 15,756.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,239.52x = 27,918.50 × 15,756.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,239.52x = 439,888,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,888,352.96/20,239.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,734.13

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