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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,256.40, 30,384.60 and 15,335.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,256.40, 30,384.60 and 15,335.65 is: 23,003.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,256.40 : 30,384.60 = 15,335.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,256.40/30,384.60 = 15,335.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,256.40x = 30,384.60 × 15,335.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,256.40x = 465,967,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,967,590.99/20,256.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.48

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