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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,490.53, 30,750.39 and 15,815.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,490.53, 30,750.39 and 15,815.21 is: 23,734.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,490.53 : 30,750.39 = 15,815.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,490.53/30,750.39 = 15,815.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,490.53x = 30,750.39 × 15,815.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,490.53x = 486,323,875.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,323,875.43/20,490.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,734.08

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