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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,596.40, 30,862.20 and 15,347.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,596.40, 30,862.20 and 15,347.60 is: 22,997.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,596.40 : 30,862.20 = 15,347.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,596.40/30,862.20 = 15,347.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,596.40x = 30,862.20 × 15,347.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,596.40x = 473,660,700.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 473,660,700.72/20,596.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.26

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