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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,761.92, 31,154.40 and 15,226.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,761.92, 31,154.40 and 15,226.56 is: 22,848.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,761.92 : 31,154.40 = 15,226.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,761.92/31,154.40 = 15,226.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,761.92x = 31,154.40 × 15,226.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,761.92x = 474,374,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,374,340.86/20,761.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,848.29

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