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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,185.80, 30,278.70 and 15,514.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,185.80, 30,278.70 and 15,514.80 is: 23,272.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,185.80 : 30,278.70 = 15,514.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,185.80/30,278.70 = 15,514.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,185.80x = 30,278.70 × 15,514.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,185.80x = 469,767,974.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,767,974.76/20,185.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,272.20

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