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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,351.04, 28,019.16 and 15,869.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,351.04, 28,019.16 and 15,869.04 is: 21,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,351.04 : 28,019.16 = 15,869.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,351.04/28,019.16 = 15,869.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,351.04x = 28,019.16 × 15,869.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,351.04x = 444,637,170.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,637,170.81/20,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,848.38

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