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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,144.10, 30,248.55 and 15,219.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,144.10, 30,248.55 and 15,219.30 is: 22,853.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,144.10 : 30,248.55 = 15,219.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,144.10/30,248.55 = 15,219.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,144.10x = 30,248.55 × 15,219.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,144.10x = 460,361,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,361,757.02/20,144.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,853.43

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