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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,384.29, 30,588.03 and 15,929.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,384.29, 30,588.03 and 15,929.39 is: 23,903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,384.29 : 30,588.03 = 15,929.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,384.29/30,588.03 = 15,929.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,384.29x = 30,588.03 × 15,929.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,384.29x = 487,248,735.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,248,735.67/20,384.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,903.15

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