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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,374.76, 30,562.14 and 15,986.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,374.76, 30,562.14 and 15,986.18 is: 23,979.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,374.76 : 30,562.14 = 15,986.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,374.76/30,562.14 = 15,986.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,374.76x = 30,562.14 × 15,986.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,374.76x = 488,571,871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,571,871.23/20,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,979.27

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