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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,557.91, 30,804.57 and 15,889.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,557.91, 30,804.57 and 15,889.35 is: 23,809.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,557.91 : 30,804.57 = 15,889.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,557.91/30,804.57 = 15,889.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,557.91x = 30,804.57 × 15,889.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,557.91x = 489,464,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,464,437.87/20,557.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,809.06

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