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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,120.70, 30,181.05 and 15,455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,120.70, 30,181.05 and 15,455.10 is: 23,182.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,120.70 : 30,181.05 = 15,455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,120.70/30,181.05 = 15,455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,120.70x = 30,181.05 × 15,455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,120.70x = 466,451,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,451,145.86/20,120.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,182.65

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