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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,188.72, 30,258.37 and 15,242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,188.72, 30,258.37 and 15,242.86 is: 22,845.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,188.72 : 30,258.37 = 15,242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,188.72/30,258.37 = 15,242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,188.72x = 30,258.37 × 15,242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,188.72x = 461,224,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,224,097.74/20,188.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,845.63

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