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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,750.64, 31,104.36 and 15,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,750.64, 31,104.36 and 15,540.72 is: 23,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,750.64 : 31,104.36 = 15,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,750.64/31,104.36 = 15,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,750.64x = 31,104.36 × 15,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,750.64x = 483,384,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,384,149.54/20,750.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,294.90

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