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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,321.22, 28,052.87 and 15,287.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,321.22, 28,052.87 and 15,287.36 is: 21,103.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,321.22 : 28,052.87 = 15,287.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,321.22/28,052.87 = 15,287.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,321.22x = 28,052.87 × 15,287.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,321.22x = 428,854,244.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,854,244.61/20,321.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,103.76

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