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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,344.63, 30,497.70 and 15,339.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,344.63, 30,497.70 and 15,339.23 is: 22,994.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,344.63 : 30,497.70 = 15,339.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,344.63/30,497.70 = 15,339.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,344.63x = 30,497.70 × 15,339.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,344.63x = 467,811,234.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,811,234.77/20,344.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.33

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