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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,246.85, 27,959.90 and 15,522.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,246.85, 27,959.90 and 15,522.93 is: 21,436.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,246.85 : 27,959.90 = 15,522.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,246.85/27,959.90 = 15,522.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,246.85x = 27,959.90 × 15,522.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,246.85x = 434,019,570.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,019,570.51/20,246.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,436.40

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