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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.12, 30,102.02 and 15,689.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.12, 30,102.02 and 15,689.26 is: 23,533.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.12 : 30,102.02 = 15,689.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.12/30,102.02 = 15,689.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.12x = 30,102.02 × 15,689.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.12x = 472,278,418.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,278,418.31/20,068.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.76

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