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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.49, 30,768.69 and 15,839.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.49, 30,768.69 and 15,839.33 is: 23,758.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.49 : 30,768.69 = 15,839.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.49/30,768.69 = 15,839.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.49x = 30,768.69 × 15,839.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.49x = 487,355,434.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,355,434.58/20,512.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,758.96

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