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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,252.40, 30,378.60 and 15,003.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,252.40, 30,378.60 and 15,003.60 is: 22,505.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,252.40 : 30,378.60 = 15,003.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,252.40/30,378.60 = 15,003.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,252.40x = 30,378.60 × 15,003.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,252.40x = 455,788,362.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,788,362.96/20,252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,505.40

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