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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265.15, 28,305.60 and 20,265.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265.15, 28,305.60 and 20,265.15 is: 28,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.15 : 28,305.60 = 20,265.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.15/28,305.60 = 20,265.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.15x = 28,305.60 × 20,265.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.15x = 573,617,229.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,617,229.84/20,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,305.60

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