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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,678.40, 30,969.12 and 15,117.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,678.40, 30,969.12 and 15,117.72 is: 22,641.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,678.40 : 30,969.12 = 15,117.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,678.40/30,969.12 = 15,117.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,678.40x = 30,969.12 × 15,117.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,678.40x = 468,182,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,182,484.81/20,678.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,641.14

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