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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.40, 31,094.10 and 15,545.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.40, 31,094.10 and 15,545.40 is: 23,318.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.40 : 31,094.10 = 15,545.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.40/31,094.10 = 15,545.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.40x = 31,094.10 × 15,545.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.40x = 483,370,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,370,222.14/20,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,318.10

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