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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,397.70, 28,177.50 and 15,741.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,397.70, 28,177.50 and 15,741.82 is: 21,745.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,397.70 : 28,177.50 = 15,741.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,397.70/28,177.50 = 15,741.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,397.70x = 28,177.50 × 15,741.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,397.70x = 443,565,133.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,565,133.05/20,397.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.84

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