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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,177.82, 30,244.32 and 15,231.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,177.82, 30,244.32 and 15,231.42 is: 22,830.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,177.82 : 30,244.32 = 15,231.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,177.82/30,244.32 = 15,231.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,177.82x = 30,244.32 × 15,231.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,177.82x = 460,663,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,663,940.53/20,177.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.21

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