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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,998.80, 31,498.20 and 15,814.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,998.80, 31,498.20 and 15,814.80 is: 23,722.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,998.80 : 31,498.20 = 15,814.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,998.80/31,498.20 = 15,814.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,998.80x = 31,498.20 × 15,814.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,998.80x = 498,137,733.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,137,733.36/20,998.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,722.20

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