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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,358.92, 30,503.31 and 15,914.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,358.92, 30,503.31 and 15,914.85 is: 23,844.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,358.92 : 30,503.31 = 15,914.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,358.92/30,503.31 = 15,914.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,358.92x = 30,503.31 × 15,914.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,358.92x = 485,455,603.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,455,603.15/20,358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,844.87

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