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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,173.68, 30,232.52 and 15,239.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,173.68, 30,232.52 and 15,239.28 is: 22,837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,173.68 : 30,232.52 = 15,239.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,173.68/30,232.52 = 15,239.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,173.68x = 30,232.52 × 15,239.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,173.68x = 460,721,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,721,837.39/20,173.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,837.77

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