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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,055.60, 30,115.80 and 15,130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,055.60, 30,115.80 and 15,130.80 is: 22,720.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,055.60 : 30,115.80 = 15,130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,055.60/30,115.80 = 15,130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,055.60x = 30,115.80 × 15,130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,055.60x = 455,676,146.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,676,146.64/20,055.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,720.64

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