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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.60, 30,167.70 and 15,679.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.60, 30,167.70 and 15,679.80 is: 23,504.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.60 : 30,167.70 = 15,679.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.60/30,167.70 = 15,679.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.60x = 30,167.70 × 15,679.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.60x = 473,023,502.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,023,502.46/20,124.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,504.74

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