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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,988.38, 28,946.76 and 15,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,988.38, 28,946.76 and 15,316.76 is: 21,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,988.38 : 28,946.76 = 15,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,988.38/28,946.76 = 15,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,988.38x = 28,946.76 × 15,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,988.38x = 443,370,575.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,370,575.70/20,988.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.57

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