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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,698.94, 28,573.16 and 15,664.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,698.94, 28,573.16 and 15,664.59 is: 21,623.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,698.94 : 28,573.16 = 15,664.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,698.94/28,573.16 = 15,664.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,698.94x = 28,573.16 × 15,664.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,698.94x = 447,586,758.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,586,758.08/20,698.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.65

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