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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,780.48, 28,639.98 and 15,732.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,780.48, 28,639.98 and 15,732.61 is: 21,682.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,780.48 : 28,639.98 = 15,732.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,780.48/28,639.98 = 15,732.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,780.48x = 28,639.98 × 15,732.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,780.48x = 450,581,564.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,581,564.15/20,780.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.92

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