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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.60, 30,312.30 and 15,261.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.60, 30,312.30 and 15,261.80 is: 22,917.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.60 : 30,312.30 = 15,261.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.60/30,312.30 = 15,261.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.60x = 30,312.30 × 15,261.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.60x = 462,620,260.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,620,260.14/20,186.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,917.20

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