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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,191.70, 30,287.55 and 15,812.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,191.70, 30,287.55 and 15,812.90 is: 23,719.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,191.70 : 30,287.55 = 15,812.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,191.70/30,287.55 = 15,812.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,191.70x = 30,287.55 × 15,812.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,191.70x = 478,933,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,933,999.40/20,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,719.35

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