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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.20, 30,442.80 and 15,374.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.20, 30,442.80 and 15,374.45 is: 23,061.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.20 : 30,442.80 = 15,374.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.20/30,442.80 = 15,374.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.20x = 30,442.80 × 15,374.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.20x = 468,041,306.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,041,306.46/20,295.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,061.68

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