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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,615.60, 30,894.60 and 15,309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,615.60, 30,894.60 and 15,309.20 is: 22,942.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,615.60 : 30,894.60 = 15,309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,615.60/30,894.60 = 15,309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,615.60x = 30,894.60 × 15,309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,615.60x = 472,971,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,971,610.32/20,615.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,942.41

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