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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,648.54, 28,464.98 and 15,263.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,648.54, 28,464.98 and 15,263.03 is: 21,040.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,648.54 : 28,464.98 = 15,263.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,648.54/28,464.98 = 15,263.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,648.54x = 28,464.98 × 15,263.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,648.54x = 434,461,625.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,461,625.05/20,648.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.80

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