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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,699.96, 28,502.68 and 15,602.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,699.96, 28,502.68 and 15,602.88 is: 21,484.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,699.96 : 28,502.68 = 15,602.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,699.96/28,502.68 = 15,602.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,699.96x = 28,502.68 × 15,602.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,699.96x = 444,723,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,723,817.70/20,699.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,484.29

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