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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,557.32, 30,850.74 and 15,376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,557.32, 30,850.74 and 15,376.92 is: 23,076.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,557.32 : 30,850.74 = 15,376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,557.32/30,850.74 = 15,376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,557.32x = 30,850.74 × 15,376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,557.32x = 474,389,360.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,389,360.92/20,557.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,076.42

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