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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,844.56, 31,239.72 and 15,896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,844.56, 31,239.72 and 15,896 is: 23,823.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,844.56 : 31,239.72 = 15,896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,844.56/31,239.72 = 15,896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,844.56x = 31,239.72 × 15,896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,844.56x = 496,586,589.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,586,589.12/20,844.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,823.32

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