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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,048.61, 30,072.78 and 15,669.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,048.61, 30,072.78 and 15,669.75 is: 23,504.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,048.61 : 30,072.78 = 15,669.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,048.61/30,072.78 = 15,669.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,048.61x = 30,072.78 × 15,669.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,048.61x = 471,232,944.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,232,944.41/20,048.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.52

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