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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,335.60, 28,043.42 and 15,857.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,335.60, 28,043.42 and 15,857.72 is: 21,868.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,335.60 : 28,043.42 = 15,857.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,335.60/28,043.42 = 15,857.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,335.60x = 28,043.42 × 15,857.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,335.60x = 444,704,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,704,622.91/20,335.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,868.28

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