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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,456.86, 28,231.84 and 15,412.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,456.86, 28,231.84 and 15,412.18 is: 21,269.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,456.86 : 28,231.84 = 15,412.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,456.86/28,231.84 = 15,412.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,456.86x = 28,231.84 × 15,412.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,456.86x = 435,114,199.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,114,199.81/20,456.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.84

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