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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,708.98, 28,579.60 and 15,595.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,708.98, 28,579.60 and 15,595.35 is: 21,522.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,708.98 : 28,579.60 = 15,595.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,708.98/28,579.60 = 15,595.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,708.98x = 28,579.60 × 15,595.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,708.98x = 445,708,721.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,708,721.96/20,708.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.49

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