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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,086.48, 30,090.84 and 15,459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,086.48, 30,090.84 and 15,459.76 is: 23,159.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,086.48 : 30,090.84 = 15,459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,086.48/30,090.84 = 15,459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,086.48x = 30,090.84 × 15,459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,086.48x = 465,197,164.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,197,164.60/20,086.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,159.72

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