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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.70, 30,157.05 and 15,439.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.70, 30,157.05 and 15,439.10 is: 23,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.70 : 30,157.05 = 15,439.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.70/30,157.05 = 15,439.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.70x = 30,157.05 × 15,439.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.70x = 465,597,710.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,597,710.66/20,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,158.65

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