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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,552.20, 30,770.70 and 15,905.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,552.20, 30,770.70 and 15,905.80 is: 23,814.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,552.20 : 30,770.70 = 15,905.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,552.20/30,770.70 = 15,905.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,552.20x = 30,770.70 × 15,905.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,552.20x = 489,432,600.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,432,600.06/20,552.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.12

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