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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,595.80, 30,893.70 and 15,411.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,595.80, 30,893.70 and 15,411.80 is: 23,117.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,595.80 : 30,893.70 = 15,411.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,595.80/30,893.70 = 15,411.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,595.80x = 30,893.70 × 15,411.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,595.80x = 476,127,525.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,127,525.66/20,595.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.70

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