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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,967.10, 28,929.85 and 15,304.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,967.10, 28,929.85 and 15,304.94 is: 21,117.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,967.10 : 28,929.85 = 15,304.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,967.10/28,929.85 = 15,304.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,967.10x = 28,929.85 × 15,304.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,967.10x = 442,769,578.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,769,578.68/20,967.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.35

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