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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.80, 30,504.42 and 15,955.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.80, 30,504.42 and 15,955.80 is: 23,941.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.80 : 30,504.42 = 15,955.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.80/30,504.42 = 15,955.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.80x = 30,504.42 × 15,955.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.80x = 486,722,424.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,722,424.64/20,329.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,941.33

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