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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,078.97, 30,094.56 and 15,132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,078.97, 30,094.56 and 15,132.30 is: 22,680.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,078.97 : 30,094.56 = 15,132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,078.97/30,094.56 = 15,132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,078.97x = 30,094.56 × 15,132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,078.97x = 455,399,910.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,399,910.29/20,078.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,680.44

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