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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.33, 30,165.62 and 15,202.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.33, 30,165.62 and 15,202.01 is: 22,761.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.33 : 30,165.62 = 15,202.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.33/30,165.62 = 15,202.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.33x = 30,165.62 × 15,202.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.33x = 458,578,056.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,578,056.30/20,147.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.23

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