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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,079.28, 30,063.21 and 15,134.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,079.28, 30,063.21 and 15,134.14 is: 22,659.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,079.28 : 30,063.21 = 15,134.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,079.28/30,063.21 = 15,134.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,079.28x = 30,063.21 × 15,134.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,079.28x = 454,980,828.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,980,828.99/20,079.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,659.22

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