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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,649.04, 28,465.66 and 15,263.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,649.04, 28,465.66 and 15,263.53 is: 21,041.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,649.04 : 28,465.66 = 15,263.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,649.04/28,465.66 = 15,263.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,649.04x = 28,465.66 × 15,263.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,649.04x = 434,486,455.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,486,455.38/20,649.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.48

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