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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,481.54, 28,267.29 and 15,191.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,481.54, 28,267.29 and 15,191.46 is: 20,966.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,481.54 : 28,267.29 = 15,191.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,481.54/28,267.29 = 15,191.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,481.54x = 28,267.29 × 15,191.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,481.54x = 429,421,405.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,421,405.34/20,481.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,966.27

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