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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,377.13, 30,577.17 and 15,922.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,377.13, 30,577.17 and 15,922.31 is: 23,892.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,377.13 : 30,577.17 = 15,922.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,377.13/30,577.17 = 15,922.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,377.13x = 30,577.17 × 15,922.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,377.13x = 486,859,179.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,859,179.66/20,377.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,892.43

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