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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,621.12, 28,427.27 and 15,235.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,621.12, 28,427.27 and 15,235.63 is: 21,003.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,621.12 : 28,427.27 = 15,235.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,621.12/28,427.27 = 15,235.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,621.12x = 28,427.27 × 15,235.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,621.12x = 433,107,220.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,107,220.38/20,621.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.09

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