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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,711.70, 31,036.83 and 15,212.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,711.70, 31,036.83 and 15,212.82 is: 22,796.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,711.70 : 31,036.83 = 15,212.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,711.70/31,036.83 = 15,212.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,711.70x = 31,036.83 × 15,212.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,711.70x = 472,157,708.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,157,708.16/20,711.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,796.67

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