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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,969.88, 31,463.46 and 15,451.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,969.88, 31,463.46 and 15,451.08 is: 23,182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,969.88 : 31,463.46 = 15,451.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,969.88/31,463.46 = 15,451.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,969.88x = 31,463.46 × 15,451.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,969.88x = 486,144,437.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,144,437.54/20,969.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,182.99

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