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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,624.94, 30,939.84 and 15,463.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,624.94, 30,939.84 and 15,463.62 is: 23,197.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,624.94 : 30,939.84 = 15,463.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,624.94/30,939.84 = 15,463.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,624.94x = 30,939.84 × 15,463.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,624.94x = 478,441,928.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,441,928.62/20,624.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,197.25

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