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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.60, 30,318.30 and 15,265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.60, 30,318.30 and 15,265.80 is: 22,923.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.60 : 30,318.30 = 15,265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.60/30,318.30 = 15,265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.60x = 30,318.30 × 15,265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.60x = 462,833,104.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 462,833,104.14/20,190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,923.20

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