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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.54, 30,399.84 and 15,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.54, 30,399.84 and 15,327.72 is: 22,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.54 : 30,399.84 = 15,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.54/30,399.84 = 15,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.54x = 30,399.84 × 15,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.54x = 465,960,235.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,960,235.56/20,259.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,999.55

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