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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.60, 29,935.84 and 15,263.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.60, 29,935.84 and 15,263.55 is: 22,808.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.60 : 29,935.84 = 15,263.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.60/29,935.84 = 15,263.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.60x = 29,935.84 × 15,263.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.60x = 456,927,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,927,292.95/20,033.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,808.04

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