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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,991.48, 28,928.38 and 15,012.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,991.48, 28,928.38 and 15,012.77 is: 20,689.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,991.48 : 28,928.38 = 15,012.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,991.48/28,928.38 = 15,012.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,991.48x = 28,928.38 × 15,012.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,991.48x = 434,294,933.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,294,933.24/20,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,689.11

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