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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,248.66, 30,340.18 and 15,327.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,248.66, 30,340.18 and 15,327.91 is: 22,967.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,248.66 : 30,340.18 = 15,327.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,248.66/30,340.18 = 15,327.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,248.66x = 30,340.18 × 15,327.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,248.66x = 465,051,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,051,541.73/20,248.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,967.03

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