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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,411.28, 30,589.38 and 15,465.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,411.28, 30,589.38 and 15,465.42 is: 23,177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,411.28 : 30,589.38 = 15,465.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,411.28/30,589.38 = 15,465.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,411.28x = 30,589.38 × 15,465.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,411.28x = 473,077,609.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,077,609.24/20,411.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,177.26

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