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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,176.70, 30,265.05 and 15,568.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,176.70, 30,265.05 and 15,568.70 is: 23,353.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,176.70 : 30,265.05 = 15,568.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,176.70/30,265.05 = 15,568.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,176.70x = 30,265.05 × 15,568.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,176.70x = 471,187,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,187,483.94/20,176.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,353.05

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