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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,299.94, 28,021.51 and 15,278.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,299.94, 28,021.51 and 15,278.65 is: 21,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,299.94 : 28,021.51 = 15,278.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,299.94/28,021.51 = 15,278.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,299.94x = 28,021.51 × 15,278.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,299.94x = 428,130,843.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,130,843.76/20,299.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.25

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