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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,011.20, 30,045.60 and 15,633.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,011.20, 30,045.60 and 15,633.60 is: 23,472.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,011.20 : 30,045.60 = 15,633.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,011.20/30,045.60 = 15,633.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,011.20x = 30,045.60 × 15,633.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,011.20x = 469,720,892.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,720,892.16/20,011.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,472.90

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