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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,260.92, 30,311.46 and 15,344.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,260.92, 30,311.46 and 15,344.76 is: 22,956.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,260.92 : 30,311.46 = 15,344.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,260.92/30,311.46 = 15,344.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,260.92x = 30,311.46 × 15,344.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,260.92x = 465,122,078.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 465,122,078.95/20,260.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,956.61

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