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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,307.60, 30,396.60 and 15,901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,307.60, 30,396.60 and 15,901.20 is: 23,801.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,307.60 : 30,396.60 = 15,901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,307.60/30,396.60 = 15,901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,307.60x = 30,396.60 × 15,901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,307.60x = 483,342,415.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,342,415.92/20,307.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,801.06

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