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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,761.70, 31,045.35 and 15,512.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,761.70, 31,045.35 and 15,512.90 is: 23,196.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,761.70 : 31,045.35 = 15,512.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,761.70/31,045.35 = 15,512.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,761.70x = 31,045.35 × 15,512.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,761.70x = 481,603,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,603,410.02/20,761.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,196.72

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