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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,710.64, 31,035.24 and 15,211.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,710.64, 31,035.24 and 15,211.76 is: 22,795.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,710.64 : 31,035.24 = 15,211.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,710.64/31,035.24 = 15,211.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,710.64x = 31,035.24 × 15,211.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,710.64x = 472,100,468.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,100,468.78/20,710.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,795.07

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