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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.29, 28,493.07 and 15,825.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.29, 28,493.07 and 15,825.35 is: 21,812.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.29 : 28,493.07 = 15,825.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.29/28,493.07 = 15,825.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.29x = 28,493.07 × 15,825.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.29x = 450,912,805.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,912,805.32/20,672.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,812.43

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