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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.10, 29,944.35 and 15,599.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.10, 29,944.35 and 15,599.70 is: 23,349.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.10 : 29,944.35 = 15,599.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.10/29,944.35 = 15,599.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.10x = 29,944.35 × 15,599.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.10x = 467,122,876.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,122,876.70/20,006.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,349.02

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