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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,726.40, 31,089.60 and 15,542.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,726.40, 31,089.60 and 15,542.40 is: 23,313.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,726.40 : 31,089.60 = 15,542.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,726.40/31,089.60 = 15,542.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,726.40x = 31,089.60 × 15,542.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,726.40x = 483,206,999.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,206,999.04/20,726.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,313.60

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