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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,458.56, 30,624.12 and 15,766.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,458.56, 30,624.12 and 15,766.40 is: 23,600.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,458.56 : 30,624.12 = 15,766.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,458.56/30,624.12 = 15,766.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,458.56x = 30,624.12 × 15,766.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,458.56x = 482,832,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,832,125.57/20,458.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,600.49

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