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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.80, 30,912.30 and 15,417.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.80, 30,912.30 and 15,417.80 is: 23,133.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.80 : 30,912.30 = 15,417.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.80/30,912.30 = 15,417.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.80x = 30,912.30 × 15,417.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.80x = 476,599,658.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,599,658.94/20,601.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.88

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