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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.70, 30,212.55 and 15,533.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.70, 30,212.55 and 15,533.70 is: 23,300.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.70 : 30,212.55 = 15,533.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.70/30,212.55 = 15,533.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.70x = 30,212.55 × 15,533.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.70x = 469,312,687.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,312,687.94/20,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,300.55

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