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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,051.86, 30,077.65 and 15,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,051.86, 30,077.65 and 15,673 is: 23,509.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,051.86 : 30,077.65 = 15,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,051.86/30,077.65 = 15,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,051.86x = 30,077.65 × 15,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,051.86x = 471,407,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,407,008.45/20,051.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,509.39

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