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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,484.88, 30,698.74 and 15,483.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,484.88, 30,698.74 and 15,483.12 is: 23,203.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,484.88 : 30,698.74 = 15,483.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,484.88/30,698.74 = 15,483.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,484.88x = 30,698.74 × 15,483.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,484.88x = 475,312,275.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,312,275.27/20,484.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,203.08

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