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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,346.13, 30,499.95 and 15,340.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,346.13, 30,499.95 and 15,340.73 is: 22,996.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,346.13 : 30,499.95 = 15,340.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,346.13/30,499.95 = 15,340.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,346.13x = 30,499.95 × 15,340.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,346.13x = 467,891,497.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 467,891,497.96/20,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.58

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