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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,121.60, 30,214.80 and 15,196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,121.60, 30,214.80 and 15,196.80 is: 22,819.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,121.60 : 30,214.80 = 15,196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,121.60/30,214.80 = 15,196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,121.60x = 30,214.80 × 15,196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,121.60x = 459,168,272.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,168,272.64/20,121.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,819.67

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