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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,505.78, 30,698.82 and 15,594.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,505.78, 30,698.82 and 15,594.66 is: 23,346.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,505.78 : 30,698.82 = 15,594.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,505.78/30,698.82 = 15,594.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,505.78x = 30,698.82 × 15,594.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,505.78x = 478,737,660.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,737,660.30/20,505.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,346.47

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