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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,001.60, 29,974.23 and 15,303.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,001.60, 29,974.23 and 15,303.42 is: 22,933.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,001.60 : 29,974.23 = 15,303.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,001.60/29,974.23 = 15,303.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,001.60x = 29,974.23 × 15,303.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,001.60x = 458,708,230.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,708,230.87/20,001.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,933.58

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