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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,753.16, 28,567.35 and 15,708.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,753.16, 28,567.35 and 15,708.48 is: 21,623.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,753.16 : 28,567.35 = 15,708.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,753.16/28,567.35 = 15,708.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,753.16x = 28,567.35 × 15,708.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,753.16x = 448,749,646.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,749,646.13/20,753.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,623.20

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