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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,287.58, 28,032.63 and 15,612.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,287.58, 28,032.63 and 15,612.26 is: 21,572.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,287.58 : 28,032.63 = 15,612.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,287.58/28,032.63 = 15,612.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,287.58x = 28,032.63 × 15,612.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,287.58x = 437,652,708.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,652,708.04/20,287.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.45

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