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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,619.78, 30,945.23 and 15,087.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,619.78, 30,945.23 and 15,087.41 is: 22,642.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,619.78 : 30,945.23 = 15,087.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,619.78/30,945.23 = 15,087.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,619.78x = 30,945.23 × 15,087.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,619.78x = 466,883,142.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,883,142.39/20,619.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,642.49

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