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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,172.82, 30,236.82 and 15,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,172.82, 30,236.82 and 15,226.42 is: 22,822.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,172.82 : 30,236.82 = 15,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,172.82/30,236.82 = 15,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,172.82x = 30,236.82 × 15,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,172.82x = 460,398,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,398,520.78/20,172.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,822.71

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