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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,450.52, 30,615.84 and 15,539.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,450.52, 30,615.84 and 15,539.76 is: 23,264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,450.52 : 30,615.84 = 15,539.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,450.52/30,615.84 = 15,539.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,450.52x = 30,615.84 × 15,539.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,450.52x = 475,762,805.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,762,805.80/20,450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.09

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