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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,531.88, 28,341.66 and 15,985.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,531.88, 28,341.66 and 15,985.56 is: 22,066.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,531.88 : 28,341.66 = 15,985.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,531.88/28,341.66 = 15,985.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,531.88x = 28,341.66 × 15,985.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,531.88x = 453,057,306.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,057,306.43/20,531.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,066.04

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