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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.20, 30,241.80 and 15,495.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.20, 30,241.80 and 15,495.60 is: 23,243.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.20 : 30,241.80 = 15,495.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.20/30,241.80 = 15,495.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.20x = 30,241.80 × 15,495.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.20x = 468,614,836.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,614,836.08/20,161.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,243.40

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