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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,189.70, 30,284.55 and 15,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,189.70, 30,284.55 and 15,783.30 is: 23,674.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,189.70 : 30,284.55 = 15,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,189.70/30,284.55 = 15,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,189.70x = 30,284.55 × 15,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,189.70x = 477,990,138.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,990,138.02/20,189.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,674.95

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