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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,172.60, 30,239.70 and 15,727.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,172.60, 30,239.70 and 15,727.80 is: 23,576.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,172.60 : 30,239.70 = 15,727.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,172.60/30,239.70 = 15,727.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,172.60x = 30,239.70 × 15,727.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,172.60x = 475,603,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,603,953.66/20,172.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,576.73

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