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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.30, 30,309.45 and 15,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.30, 30,309.45 and 15,535.30 is: 23,302.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.30 : 30,309.45 = 15,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.30/30,309.45 = 15,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.30x = 30,309.45 × 15,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.30x = 470,866,398.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,866,398.59/20,206.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,302.95

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