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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,474.19, 30,744.09 and 15,476.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,474.19, 30,744.09 and 15,476.90 is: 23,240.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,474.19 : 30,744.09 = 15,476.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,474.19/30,744.09 = 15,476.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,474.19x = 30,744.09 × 15,476.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,474.19x = 475,823,052.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,823,052.80/20,474.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,240.14

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