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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,961.96, 31,415.16 and 15,389.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,961.96, 31,415.16 and 15,389.25 is: 23,063.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,961.96 : 31,415.16 = 15,389.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,961.96/31,415.16 = 15,389.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,961.96x = 31,415.16 × 15,389.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,961.96x = 483,455,751.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 483,455,751.03/20,961.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,063.48

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