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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,793.92, 31,134.98 and 15,839.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,793.92, 31,134.98 and 15,839.96 is: 23,717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,793.92 : 31,134.98 = 15,839.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,793.92/31,134.98 = 15,839.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,793.92x = 31,134.98 × 15,839.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,793.92x = 493,176,837.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,176,837.80/20,793.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,717.36

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