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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,708.70, 31,032.33 and 15,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,708.70, 31,032.33 and 15,209.82 is: 22,792.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,708.70 : 31,032.33 = 15,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,708.70/31,032.33 = 15,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,708.70x = 31,032.33 × 15,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,708.70x = 471,996,153.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,996,153.48/20,708.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,792.17

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