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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,497.21, 30,713.43 and 15,475.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,497.21, 30,713.43 and 15,475.82 is: 23,189.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,497.21 : 30,713.43 = 15,475.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,497.21/30,713.43 = 15,475.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,497.21x = 30,713.43 × 15,475.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,497.21x = 475,315,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,315,331.68/20,497.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,189.27

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