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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,149.33, 30,168.61 and 15,204.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,149.33, 30,168.61 and 15,204.01 is: 22,764.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,149.33 : 30,168.61 = 15,204.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,149.33/30,168.61 = 15,204.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,149.33x = 30,168.61 × 15,204.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,149.33x = 458,683,848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,683,848.13/20,149.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.22

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