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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,133.45, 30,200.18 and 15,525.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,133.45, 30,200.18 and 15,525.45 is: 23,288.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,133.45 : 30,200.18 = 15,525.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,133.45/30,200.18 = 15,525.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,133.45x = 30,200.18 × 15,525.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,133.45x = 468,871,306.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,871,306.95/20,133.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,288.18

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