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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,942.15, 31,337.96 and 15,381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,942.15, 31,337.96 and 15,381.70 is: 23,017.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,942.15 : 31,337.96 = 15,381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,942.15/31,337.96 = 15,381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,942.15x = 31,337.96 × 15,381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,942.15x = 482,031,073.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,031,073.86/20,942.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,017.27

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