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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,699.65, 28,514.82 and 15,017.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,699.65, 28,514.82 and 15,017.62 is: 20,687.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,699.65 : 28,514.82 = 15,017.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,699.65/28,514.82 = 15,017.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,699.65x = 28,514.82 × 15,017.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,699.65x = 428,224,731.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,224,731.13/20,699.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,687.53

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