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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,931.99, 31,521.79 and 15,129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,931.99, 31,521.79 and 15,129.15 is: 22,783.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,931.99 : 31,521.79 = 15,129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,931.99/31,521.79 = 15,129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,931.99x = 31,521.79 × 15,129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,931.99x = 476,897,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,897,889.18/20,931.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,783.21

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