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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,502.38, 28,294.60 and 15,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,502.38, 28,294.60 and 15,457.70 is: 21,332.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,502.38 : 28,294.60 = 15,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,502.38/28,294.60 = 15,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,502.38x = 28,294.60 × 15,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,502.38x = 437,369,499.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,369,499.50/20,502.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,332.62

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