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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.70, 30,281.55 and 15,808.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.70, 30,281.55 and 15,808.90 is: 23,713.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.70 : 30,281.55 = 15,808.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.70/30,281.55 = 15,808.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.70x = 30,281.55 × 15,808.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.70x = 478,717,995.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,717,995.80/20,187.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,713.35

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