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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794.20, 28,696.68 and 15,749.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794.20, 28,696.68 and 15,749.52 is: 21,734.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794.20 : 28,696.68 = 15,749.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794.20/28,696.68 = 15,749.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794.20x = 28,696.68 × 15,749.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794.20x = 451,958,935.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,958,935.59/20,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,734.86

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