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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,390.80, 28,152.84 and 15,666.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,390.80, 28,152.84 and 15,666.64 is: 21,630.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,390.80 : 28,152.84 = 15,666.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,390.80/28,152.84 = 15,666.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,390.80x = 28,152.84 × 15,666.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,390.80x = 441,060,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,060,409.26/20,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,630.36

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