Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,808.56, 31,185.84 and 15,860
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,808.56, 31,185.84 and 15,860 is: 23,769.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,808.56 : 31,185.84 = 15,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,808.56/31,185.84 = 15,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,808.56x = 31,185.84 × 15,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,808.56x = 494,607,422.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,607,422.40/20,808.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,769.42
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