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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,782.94, 31,151.30 and 15,836.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,782.94, 31,151.30 and 15,836.28 is: 23,736.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,782.94 : 31,151.30 = 15,836.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,782.94/31,151.30 = 15,836.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,782.94x = 31,151.30 × 15,836.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,782.94x = 493,320,709.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,320,709.16/20,782.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,736.81

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