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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,233.26, 30,349.89 and 15,798.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,233.26, 30,349.89 and 15,798.42 is: 23,697.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,233.26 : 30,349.89 = 15,798.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,233.26/30,349.89 = 15,798.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,233.26x = 30,349.89 × 15,798.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,233.26x = 479,480,309.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,480,309.17/20,233.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,697.63

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