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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,872.80, 28,832.06 and 15,558.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,872.80, 28,832.06 and 15,558.38 is: 21,491.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,872.80 : 28,832.06 = 15,558.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,872.80/28,832.06 = 15,558.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,872.80x = 28,832.06 × 15,558.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,872.80x = 448,580,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,580,145.66/20,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.13

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