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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.30, 30,316.95 and 15,540.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.30, 30,316.95 and 15,540.30 is: 23,310.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.30 : 30,316.95 = 15,540.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.30/30,316.95 = 15,540.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.30x = 30,316.95 × 15,540.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.30x = 471,134,498.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,134,498.09/20,211.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,310.45

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