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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.60, 30,236.70 and 15,725.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.60, 30,236.70 and 15,725.80 is: 23,573.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.60 : 30,236.70 = 15,725.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.60/30,236.70 = 15,725.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.60x = 30,236.70 × 15,725.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.60x = 475,496,296.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,496,296.86/20,170.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.73

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