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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,291.77, 30,448.59 and 15,360.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,291.77, 30,448.59 and 15,360.22 is: 23,048.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,291.77 : 30,448.59 = 15,360.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,291.77/30,448.59 = 15,360.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,291.77x = 30,448.59 × 15,360.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,291.77x = 467,697,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,697,041.09/20,291.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.61

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