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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,724.72, 31,102.86 and 15,192.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,724.72, 31,102.86 and 15,192.12 is: 22,799.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,724.72 : 31,102.86 = 15,192.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,724.72/31,102.86 = 15,192.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,724.72x = 31,102.86 × 15,192.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,724.72x = 472,518,381.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,518,381.46/20,724.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,799.75

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