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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,348.68, 28,059.78 and 15,054.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,348.68, 28,059.78 and 15,054.52 is: 20,759.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,348.68 : 28,059.78 = 15,054.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,348.68/28,059.78 = 15,054.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,348.68x = 28,059.78 × 15,054.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,348.68x = 422,426,519.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 422,426,519.21/20,348.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,759.41

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