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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,583.02, 30,846.86 and 15,010.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,583.02, 30,846.86 and 15,010.32 is: 22,495.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,583.02 : 30,846.86 = 15,010.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,583.02/30,846.86 = 15,010.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,583.02x = 30,846.86 × 15,010.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,583.02x = 463,021,239.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,021,239.60/20,583.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.30

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