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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,649.62, 30,933.12 and 15,953.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,649.62, 30,933.12 and 15,953.24 is: 23,897.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,649.62 : 30,933.12 = 15,953.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,649.62/30,933.12 = 15,953.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,649.62x = 30,933.12 × 15,953.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,649.62x = 493,483,487.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,483,487.31/20,649.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,897.95

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