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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,078.47, 30,093.81 and 15,131.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,078.47, 30,093.81 and 15,131.80 is: 22,679.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,078.47 : 30,093.81 = 15,131.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,078.47/30,093.81 = 15,131.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,078.47x = 30,093.81 × 15,131.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,078.47x = 455,373,514.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,373,514.16/20,078.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.69

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