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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,692.02, 28,504.81 and 15,377.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,692.02, 28,504.81 and 15,377.62 is: 21,183.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,692.02 : 28,504.81 = 15,377.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,692.02/28,504.81 = 15,377.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,692.02x = 28,504.81 × 15,377.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,692.02x = 438,336,136.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,336,136.35/20,692.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,183.83

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