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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,210.90, 30,316.35 and 15,998.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,210.90, 30,316.35 and 15,998.90 is: 23,998.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,210.90 : 30,316.35 = 15,998.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,210.90/30,316.35 = 15,998.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,210.90x = 30,316.35 × 15,998.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,210.90x = 485,028,252.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,028,252.02/20,210.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,998.35

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