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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,313.25, 28,039.82 and 15,292.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,313.25, 28,039.82 and 15,292.03 is: 21,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,313.25 : 28,039.82 = 15,292.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,313.25/28,039.82 = 15,292.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,313.25x = 28,039.82 × 15,292.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,313.25x = 428,785,892.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,785,892.90/20,313.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.68

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