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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,655.06, 30,951.06 and 15,364.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,655.06, 30,951.06 and 15,364.50 is: 23,023.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,655.06 : 30,951.06 = 15,364.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,655.06/30,951.06 = 15,364.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,655.06x = 30,951.06 × 15,364.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,655.06x = 475,547,561.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,547,561.37/20,655.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,023.30

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