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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,023.60, 29,970.60 and 15,617.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,023.60, 29,970.60 and 15,617.20 is: 23,375.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,023.60 : 29,970.60 = 15,617.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,023.60/29,970.60 = 15,617.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,023.60x = 29,970.60 × 15,617.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,023.60x = 468,056,854.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,056,854.32/20,023.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,375.26

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