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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.40, 30,494.10 and 15,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.40, 30,494.10 and 15,145.40 is: 22,718.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.40 : 30,494.10 = 15,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.40/30,494.10 = 15,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.40x = 30,494.10 × 15,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.40x = 461,845,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,845,342.14/20,329.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,718.10

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