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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.81, 30,240.06 and 15,479.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.81, 30,240.06 and 15,479.86 is: 23,199.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.81 : 30,240.06 = 15,479.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.81/30,240.06 = 15,479.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.81x = 30,240.06 × 15,479.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.81x = 468,111,861.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,111,861.78/20,177.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,199.34

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