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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,779.44, 31,146.08 and 15,832.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,779.44, 31,146.08 and 15,832.77 is: 23,731.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,779.44 : 31,146.08 = 15,832.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,779.44/31,146.08 = 15,832.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,779.44x = 31,146.08 × 15,832.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,779.44x = 493,128,641.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,128,641.88/20,779.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.57

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