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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,368.67, 30,507.84 and 15,653.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,368.67, 30,507.84 and 15,653.96 is: 23,446.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,368.67 : 30,507.84 = 15,653.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,368.67/30,507.84 = 15,653.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,368.67x = 30,507.84 × 15,653.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,368.67x = 477,568,468.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,568,468.91/20,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,446.23

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