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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,547.80, 30,797.40 and 15,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,547.80, 30,797.40 and 15,347.60 is: 23,003.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,547.80 : 30,797.40 = 15,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,547.80/30,797.40 = 15,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,547.80x = 30,797.40 × 15,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,547.80x = 472,666,176.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,666,176.24/20,547.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,003.25

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