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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.80, 30,215.70 and 15,472.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.80, 30,215.70 and 15,472.80 is: 23,209.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.80 : 30,215.70 = 15,472.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.80/30,215.70 = 15,472.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.80x = 30,215.70 × 15,472.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.80x = 467,521,482.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,521,482.96/20,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,209.20

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