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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,964.79, 28,933.46 and 15,650.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,964.79, 28,933.46 and 15,650.38 is: 21,599.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,964.79 : 28,933.46 = 15,650.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,964.79/28,933.46 = 15,650.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,964.79x = 28,933.46 × 15,650.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,964.79x = 452,819,660.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,819,660.32/20,964.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,599.05

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