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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,287.83, 28,032.98 and 15,612.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,287.83, 28,032.98 and 15,612.51 is: 21,572.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,287.83 : 28,032.98 = 15,612.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,287.83/28,032.98 = 15,612.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,287.83x = 28,032.98 × 15,612.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,287.83x = 437,665,180.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,665,180.58/20,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,572.79

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