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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,125.10, 30,220.05 and 15,200.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,125.10, 30,220.05 and 15,200.30 is: 22,824.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,125.10 : 30,220.05 = 15,200.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,125.10/30,220.05 = 15,200.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,125.10x = 30,220.05 × 15,200.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,125.10x = 459,353,826.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,353,826.02/20,125.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,824.92

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