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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,669.78, 28,537.98 and 15,881.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,669.78, 28,537.98 and 15,881.24 is: 21,926.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,669.78 : 28,537.98 = 15,881.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,669.78/28,537.98 = 15,881.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,669.78x = 28,537.98 × 15,881.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,669.78x = 453,218,509.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,218,509.50/20,669.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.62

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