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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.70, 30,266.55 and 15,569.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.70, 30,266.55 and 15,569.70 is: 23,354.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.70 : 30,266.55 = 15,569.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.70/30,266.55 = 15,569.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.70x = 30,266.55 × 15,569.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.70x = 471,241,103.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,241,103.54/20,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,354.55

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