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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,954.67, 31,452.66 and 15,392.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,954.67, 31,452.66 and 15,392.40 is: 23,103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,954.67 : 31,452.66 = 15,392.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,954.67/31,452.66 = 15,392.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,954.67x = 31,452.66 × 15,392.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,954.67x = 484,131,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,131,923.78/20,954.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.77

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