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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,615.96, 28,432.46 and 15,847.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,615.96, 28,432.46 and 15,847.44 is: 21,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,615.96 : 28,432.46 = 15,847.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,615.96/28,432.46 = 15,847.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,615.96x = 28,432.46 × 15,847.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,615.96x = 450,581,703.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,581,703.90/20,615.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,855.97

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