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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.10, 29,974.98 and 15,303.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.10, 29,974.98 and 15,303.92 is: 22,934.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.10 : 29,974.98 = 15,303.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.10/29,974.98 = 15,303.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.10x = 29,974.98 × 15,303.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.10x = 458,734,695.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,734,695.92/20,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,934.33

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