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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,792.74, 28,683.99 and 15,118.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,792.74, 28,683.99 and 15,118.69 is: 20,856.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,792.74 : 28,683.99 = 15,118.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,792.74/28,683.99 = 15,118.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,792.74x = 28,683.99 × 15,118.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,792.74x = 433,664,352.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,664,352.77/20,792.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,856.53

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