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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,525.52, 28,343.88 and 15,481.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,525.52, 28,343.88 and 15,481.11 is: 21,378.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,525.52 : 28,343.88 = 15,481.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,525.52/28,343.88 = 15,481.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,525.52x = 28,343.88 × 15,481.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,525.52x = 438,794,724.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,794,724.11/20,525.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,378.01

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