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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,964.80, 31,447.20 and 15,327.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,964.80, 31,447.20 and 15,327.20 is: 22,990.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,964.80 : 31,447.20 = 15,327.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,964.80/31,447.20 = 15,327.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,964.80x = 31,447.20 × 15,327.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,964.80x = 481,997,523.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,997,523.84/20,964.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,990.80

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