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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,246.94, 27,944.37 and 15,459.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,246.94, 27,944.37 and 15,459.03 is: 21,336.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,246.94 : 27,944.37 = 15,459.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,246.94/27,944.37 = 15,459.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,246.94x = 27,944.37 × 15,459.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,246.94x = 431,992,854.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,992,854.16/20,246.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,336.20

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