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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.80, 30,220.20 and 15,475.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.80, 30,220.20 and 15,475.80 is: 23,213.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.80 : 30,220.20 = 15,475.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.80/30,220.20 = 15,475.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.80x = 30,220.20 × 15,475.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.80x = 467,681,771.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,681,771.16/20,146.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,213.70

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