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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,495.43, 28,254.83 and 15,465.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,495.43, 28,254.83 and 15,465.33 is: 21,320.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,495.43 : 28,254.83 = 15,465.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,495.43/28,254.83 = 15,465.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,495.43x = 28,254.83 × 15,465.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,495.43x = 436,970,192.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 436,970,192.72/20,495.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,320.37

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