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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,259.92, 30,309.96 and 15,343.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,259.92, 30,309.96 and 15,343.76 is: 22,955.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,259.92 : 30,309.96 = 15,343.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,259.92/30,309.96 = 15,343.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,259.92x = 30,309.96 × 15,343.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,259.92x = 465,068,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,068,751.85/20,259.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.11

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