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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.60, 30,266.10 and 15,814.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.60, 30,266.10 and 15,814.20 is: 23,670.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.60 : 30,266.10 = 15,814.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.60/30,266.10 = 15,814.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.60x = 30,266.10 × 15,814.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.60x = 478,634,158.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,634,158.62/20,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,670.62

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