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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,679.90, 30,971.37 and 15,119.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,679.90, 30,971.37 and 15,119.22 is: 22,643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,679.90 : 30,971.37 = 15,119.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,679.90/30,971.37 = 15,119.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,679.90x = 30,971.37 × 15,119.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,679.90x = 468,262,956.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 468,262,956.73/20,679.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,643.39

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