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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,794.83, 28,688.29 and 15,117.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,794.83, 28,688.29 and 15,117.14 is: 20,855.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,794.83 : 28,688.29 = 15,117.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,794.83/28,688.29 = 15,117.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,794.83x = 28,688.29 × 15,117.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,794.83x = 433,684,715.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,684,715.06/20,794.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,855.41

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