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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,676.39, 28,539.81 and 15,378.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,676.39, 28,539.81 and 15,378.39 is: 21,226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,676.39 : 28,539.81 = 15,378.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,676.39/28,539.81 = 15,378.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,676.39x = 28,539.81 × 15,378.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,676.39x = 438,896,328.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,896,328.71/20,676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.93

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