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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,063.36, 30,094.91 and 15,684.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,063.36, 30,094.91 and 15,684.50 is: 23,526.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,063.36 : 30,094.91 = 15,684.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,063.36/30,094.91 = 15,684.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,063.36x = 30,094.91 × 15,684.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,063.36x = 472,023,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,023,537.47/20,063.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,526.64

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