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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,638.05, 28,481.94 and 15,593.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,638.05, 28,481.94 and 15,593.37 is: 21,519.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,638.05 : 28,481.94 = 15,593.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,638.05/28,481.94 = 15,593.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,638.05x = 28,481.94 × 15,593.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,638.05x = 444,129,428.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,129,428.74/20,638.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.93

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