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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,289.67, 27,955.18 and 15,163.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,289.67, 27,955.18 and 15,163.72 is: 20,892.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,289.67 : 27,955.18 = 15,163.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,289.67/27,955.18 = 15,163.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,289.67x = 27,955.18 × 15,163.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,289.67x = 423,904,522.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,904,522.07/20,289.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,892.63

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