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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,530.40, 30,795.60 and 15,346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,530.40, 30,795.60 and 15,346.40 is: 23,019.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,530.40 : 30,795.60 = 15,346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,530.40/30,795.60 = 15,346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,530.40x = 30,795.60 × 15,346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,530.40x = 472,601,595.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,601,595.84/20,530.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.60

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