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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,926.56, 28,856.88 and 15,612.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,926.56, 28,856.88 and 15,612.96 is: 21,529.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,926.56 : 28,856.88 = 15,612.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,926.56/28,856.88 = 15,612.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,926.56x = 28,856.88 × 15,612.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,926.56x = 450,541,313.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,541,313.16/20,926.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,529.64

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