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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,002.70, 30,004.05 and 15,337.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,002.70, 30,004.05 and 15,337.10 is: 23,005.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,002.70 : 30,004.05 = 15,337.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,002.70/30,004.05 = 15,337.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,002.70x = 30,004.05 × 15,337.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,002.70x = 460,175,115.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,175,115.26/20,002.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,005.65

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