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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,427.64, 30,581.70 and 15,516.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,427.64, 30,581.70 and 15,516.52 is: 23,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,427.64 : 30,581.70 = 15,516.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,427.64/30,581.70 = 15,516.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,427.64x = 30,581.70 × 15,516.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,427.64x = 474,521,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,521,559.68/20,427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,229.39

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