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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,678.06, 28,509.09 and 15,021.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,678.06, 28,509.09 and 15,021.02 is: 20,709.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,678.06 : 28,509.09 = 15,021.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,678.06/28,509.09 = 15,021.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,678.06x = 28,509.09 × 15,021.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,678.06x = 428,235,611.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,235,611.07/20,678.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.66

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