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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,400.15, 28,162.18 and 15,852.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,400.15, 28,162.18 and 15,852.11 is: 21,883.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,400.15 : 28,162.18 = 15,852.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,400.15/28,162.18 = 15,852.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,400.15x = 28,162.18 × 15,852.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,400.15x = 446,429,854.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,429,854.20/20,400.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,883.65

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