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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,261.54, 30,402.84 and 15,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,261.54, 30,402.84 and 15,329.72 is: 23,002.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,261.54 : 30,402.84 = 15,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,261.54/30,402.84 = 15,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,261.54x = 30,402.84 × 15,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,261.54x = 466,067,024.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,067,024.40/20,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.55

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