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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,996.96, 28,946.76 and 15,018.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,996.96, 28,946.76 and 15,018.20 is: 20,704.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,996.96 : 28,946.76 = 15,018.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,996.96/28,946.76 = 15,018.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,996.96x = 28,946.76 × 15,018.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,996.96x = 434,728,231.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,728,231.03/20,996.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,704.34

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