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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,975.63, 31,472.09 and 15,456.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,975.63, 31,472.09 and 15,456.83 is: 23,191.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,975.63 : 31,472.09 = 15,456.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,975.63/31,472.09 = 15,456.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,975.63x = 31,472.09 × 15,456.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,975.63x = 486,458,744.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,458,744.87/20,975.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,191.62

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