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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,227.60, 30,276.60 and 15,821.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,227.60, 30,276.60 and 15,821.20 is: 23,681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,227.60 : 30,276.60 = 15,821.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,227.60/30,276.60 = 15,821.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,227.60x = 30,276.60 × 15,821.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,227.60x = 479,012,143.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,012,143.92/20,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,681.12

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