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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,184.60, 30,309.30 and 15,259.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,184.60, 30,309.30 and 15,259.80 is: 22,914.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,184.60 : 30,309.30 = 15,259.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,184.60/30,309.30 = 15,259.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,184.60x = 30,309.30 × 15,259.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,184.60x = 462,513,856.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,513,856.14/20,184.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,914.19

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