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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,290.67, 27,956.56 and 15,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,290.67, 27,956.56 and 15,164.72 is: 20,894.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,290.67 : 27,956.56 = 15,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,290.67/27,956.56 = 15,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,290.67x = 27,956.56 × 15,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,290.67x = 423,953,404.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,953,404.56/20,290.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,894.01

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