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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,777.88, 31,182.30 and 15,245.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,777.88, 31,182.30 and 15,245.52 is: 22,879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,777.88 : 31,182.30 = 15,245.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,777.88/31,182.30 = 15,245.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,777.88x = 31,182.30 × 15,245.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,777.88x = 475,390,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,390,378.30/20,777.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,879.64

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