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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,664.91, 28,531.30 and 15,876.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,664.91, 28,531.30 and 15,876.32 is: 21,919.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,664.91 : 28,531.30 = 15,876.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,664.91/28,531.30 = 15,876.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,664.91x = 28,531.30 × 15,876.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,664.91x = 452,972,048.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,972,048.82/20,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,919.87

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