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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,073.06, 30,098.63 and 15,939.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,073.06, 30,098.63 and 15,939.62 is: 23,900.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,073.06 : 30,098.63 = 15,939.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,073.06/30,098.63 = 15,939.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,073.06x = 30,098.63 × 15,939.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,073.06x = 479,760,724.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,760,724.72/20,073.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.73

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