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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,409.63, 28,175.85 and 15,862.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,409.63, 28,175.85 and 15,862.15 is: 21,897.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,409.63 : 28,175.85 = 15,862.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,409.63/28,175.85 = 15,862.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,409.63x = 28,175.85 × 15,862.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,409.63x = 446,929,559.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,929,559.08/20,409.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,897.97

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