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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,609.80, 30,914.70 and 15,425.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,609.80, 30,914.70 and 15,425.80 is: 23,138.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,609.80 : 30,914.70 = 15,425.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,609.80/30,914.70 = 15,425.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,609.80x = 30,914.70 × 15,425.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,609.80x = 476,883,979.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,883,979.26/20,609.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,138.70

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