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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,045.61, 30,068.28 and 15,666.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,045.61, 30,068.28 and 15,666.75 is: 23,500.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,045.61 : 30,068.28 = 15,666.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,045.61/30,068.28 = 15,666.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,045.61x = 30,068.28 × 15,666.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,045.61x = 471,072,225.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,072,225.69/20,045.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,500.02

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