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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,163.70, 30,245.55 and 15,498.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,163.70, 30,245.55 and 15,498.10 is: 23,247.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,163.70 : 30,245.55 = 15,498.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,163.70/30,245.55 = 15,498.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,163.70x = 30,245.55 × 15,498.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,163.70x = 468,748,558.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,748,558.46/20,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,247.15

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