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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,247.64, 27,929.71 and 15,764.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,247.64, 27,929.71 and 15,764.29 is: 21,745.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,247.64 : 27,929.71 = 15,764.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,247.64/27,929.71 = 15,764.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,247.64x = 27,929.71 × 15,764.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,247.64x = 440,291,997.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,291,997.94/20,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.35

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