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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,583.80, 30,879.42 and 15,713.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,583.80, 30,879.42 and 15,713.96 is: 23,573.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,583.80 : 30,879.42 = 15,713.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,583.80/30,879.42 = 15,713.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,583.80x = 30,879.42 × 15,713.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,583.80x = 485,237,970.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,237,970.70/20,583.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.78

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