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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,708.10, 31,094.55 and 15,783.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,708.10, 31,094.55 and 15,783.30 is: 23,699.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,708.10 : 31,094.55 = 15,783.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,708.10/31,094.55 = 15,783.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,708.10x = 31,094.55 × 15,783.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,708.10x = 490,774,611.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,774,611.02/20,708.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,699.64

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