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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,795.78, 31,125.90 and 15,247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,795.78, 31,125.90 and 15,247.92 is: 22,822.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,795.78 : 31,125.90 = 15,247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,795.78/31,125.90 = 15,247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,795.78x = 31,125.90 × 15,247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,795.78x = 474,605,233.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,605,233.13/20,795.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,822.19

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