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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,171.68, 30,229.52 and 15,237.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,171.68, 30,229.52 and 15,237.28 is: 22,834.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,171.68 : 30,229.52 = 15,237.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,171.68/30,229.52 = 15,237.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,171.68x = 30,229.52 × 15,237.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,171.68x = 460,615,660.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,615,660.51/20,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,834.77

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