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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,959.98, 28,913.63 and 15,915.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,959.98, 28,913.63 and 15,915.84 is: 21,955.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,959.98 : 28,913.63 = 15,915.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,959.98/28,913.63 = 15,915.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,959.98x = 28,913.63 × 15,915.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,959.98x = 460,184,629.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,184,629.32/20,959.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.39

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