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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,338.90, 30,391.74 and 15,503.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,338.90, 30,391.74 and 15,503.59 is: 23,166.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,338.90 : 30,391.74 = 15,503.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,338.90/30,391.74 = 15,503.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,338.90x = 30,391.74 × 15,503.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,338.90x = 471,180,943.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,180,943.38/20,338.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.49

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