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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,995.02, 28,949.10 and 15,680.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,995.02, 28,949.10 and 15,680.88 is: 21,621.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,995.02 : 28,949.10 = 15,680.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,995.02/28,949.10 = 15,680.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,995.02x = 28,949.10 × 15,680.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,995.02x = 453,947,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,947,363.21/20,995.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,621.67

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