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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.96, 30,104.16 and 15,161.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.96, 30,104.16 and 15,161.12 is: 22,699.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.96 : 30,104.16 = 15,161.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.96/30,104.16 = 15,161.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.96x = 30,104.16 × 15,161.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.96x = 456,412,782.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,412,782.26/20,106.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,699.24

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