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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,747.43, 31,089.62 and 15,204.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,747.43, 31,089.62 and 15,204.44 is: 22,783.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,747.43 : 31,089.62 = 15,204.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,747.43/31,089.62 = 15,204.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,747.43x = 31,089.62 × 15,204.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,747.43x = 472,700,261.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,700,261.91/20,747.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.56

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