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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,947.86, 28,884.38 and 15,272.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,947.86, 28,884.38 and 15,272.60 is: 21,058.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,947.86 : 28,884.38 = 15,272.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,947.86/28,884.38 = 15,272.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,947.86x = 28,884.38 × 15,272.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,947.86x = 441,139,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,139,361.20/20,947.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,058.92

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