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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,349.12, 30,484.08 and 15,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,349.12, 30,484.08 and 15,002.56 is: 22,474.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,349.12 : 30,484.08 = 15,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,349.12/30,484.08 = 15,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,349.12x = 30,484.08 × 15,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,349.12x = 457,339,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,339,239.24/20,349.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.64

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