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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,994.04, 28,947.74 and 15,679.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,994.04, 28,947.74 and 15,679.88 is: 21,620.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,994.04 : 28,947.74 = 15,679.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,994.04/28,947.74 = 15,679.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,994.04x = 28,947.74 × 15,679.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,994.04x = 453,897,089.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,897,089.47/20,994.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,620.28

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