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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,206.56, 30,320.36 and 15,274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,206.56, 30,320.36 and 15,274.72 is: 22,920.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,206.56 : 30,320.36 = 15,274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,206.56/30,320.36 = 15,274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,206.56x = 30,320.36 × 15,274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,206.56x = 463,135,009.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,135,009.30/20,206.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,920.03

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