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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,970.50, 28,934.52 and 15,308.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,970.50, 28,934.52 and 15,308.33 is: 21,122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,970.50 : 28,934.52 = 15,308.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,970.50/28,934.52 = 15,308.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,970.50x = 28,934.52 × 15,308.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,970.50x = 442,938,978.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,938,978.47/20,970.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.01

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