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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,220.60, 30,311.70 and 15,775.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,220.60, 30,311.70 and 15,775.80 is: 23,648.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,220.60 : 30,311.70 = 15,775.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,220.60/30,311.70 = 15,775.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,220.60x = 30,311.70 × 15,775.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,220.60x = 478,191,316.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,191,316.86/20,220.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,648.72

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