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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.07, 30,220.70 and 15,215.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.07, 30,220.70 and 15,215.67 is: 22,806.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.07 : 30,220.70 = 15,215.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.07/30,220.70 = 15,215.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.07x = 30,220.70 × 15,215.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.07x = 459,828,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,828,122.29/20,162.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.59

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