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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.96, 30,322.26 and 15,283.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.96, 30,322.26 and 15,283.56 is: 22,928.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.96 : 30,322.26 = 15,283.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.96/30,322.26 = 15,283.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.96x = 30,322.26 × 15,283.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.96x = 463,432,080.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,432,080.05/20,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,928.61

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