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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,503.92, 30,755.88 and 15,830.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,503.92, 30,755.88 and 15,830.73 is: 23,746.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,503.92 : 30,755.88 = 15,830.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,503.92/30,755.88 = 15,830.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,503.92x = 30,755.88 × 15,830.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,503.92x = 486,888,032.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,888,032.19/20,503.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,746.10

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