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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.70, 30,160.05 and 15,441.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.70, 30,160.05 and 15,441.10 is: 23,161.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.70 : 30,160.05 = 15,441.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.70/30,160.05 = 15,441.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.70x = 30,160.05 × 15,441.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.70x = 465,704,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,704,348.06/20,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,161.65

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