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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,322.28, 28,054.34 and 15,288.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,322.28, 28,054.34 and 15,288.42 is: 21,105.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,322.28 : 28,054.34 = 15,288.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,322.28/28,054.34 = 15,288.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,322.28x = 28,054.34 × 15,288.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,322.28x = 428,906,494.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,906,494.52/20,322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.23

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