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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,921.18, 31,306.57 and 15,360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,921.18, 31,306.57 and 15,360.73 is: 22,985.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,921.18 : 31,306.57 = 15,360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,921.18/31,306.57 = 15,360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,921.18x = 31,306.57 × 15,360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,921.18x = 480,891,652.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,891,652.33/20,921.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,985.88

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