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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252, 30,355.28 and 15,305.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252, 30,355.28 and 15,305.60 is: 22,941.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252 : 30,355.28 = 15,305.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252/30,355.28 = 15,305.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252x = 30,355.28 × 15,305.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252x = 464,605,773.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,605,773.57/20,252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,941.23

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