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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,545.80, 30,794.40 and 15,345.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,545.80, 30,794.40 and 15,345.60 is: 23,000.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,545.80 : 30,794.40 = 15,345.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,545.80/30,794.40 = 15,345.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,545.80x = 30,794.40 × 15,345.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,545.80x = 472,558,544.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,558,544.64/20,545.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,000.25

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