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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,990.47, 28,968.89 and 15,676.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,990.47, 28,968.89 and 15,676.06 is: 21,634.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,990.47 : 28,968.89 = 15,676.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,990.47/28,968.89 = 15,676.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,990.47x = 28,968.89 × 15,676.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,990.47x = 454,118,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,118,057.77/20,990.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.49

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