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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,421.45, 30,647.43 and 15,168.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,421.45, 30,647.43 and 15,168.60 is: 22,764.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,421.45 : 30,647.43 = 15,168.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,421.45/30,647.43 = 15,168.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,421.45x = 30,647.43 × 15,168.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,421.45x = 464,878,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,878,606.70/20,421.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,764.23

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