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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,672.40, 28,569.92 and 15,634.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,672.40, 28,569.92 and 15,634.92 is: 21,607.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,672.40 : 28,569.92 = 15,634.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,672.40/28,569.92 = 15,634.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,672.40x = 28,569.92 × 15,634.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,672.40x = 446,688,413.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,688,413.61/20,672.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.96

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