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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.60, 30,247.80 and 15,218.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.60, 30,247.80 and 15,218.80 is: 22,852.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.60 : 30,247.80 = 15,218.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.60/30,247.80 = 15,218.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.60x = 30,247.80 × 15,218.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.60x = 460,335,218.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,335,218.64/20,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,852.68

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