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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,926.02, 28,896.66 and 15,611.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,926.02, 28,896.66 and 15,611.61 is: 21,558.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,926.02 : 28,896.66 = 15,611.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,926.02/28,896.66 = 15,611.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,926.02x = 28,896.66 × 15,611.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,926.02x = 451,123,386.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,123,386.22/20,926.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,558.01

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