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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,999.83, 31,504.35 and 15,436.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,999.83, 31,504.35 and 15,436.31 is: 23,157.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,999.83 : 31,504.35 = 15,436.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,999.83/31,504.35 = 15,436.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,999.83x = 31,504.35 × 15,436.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,999.83x = 486,310,862.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,310,862.27/20,999.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,157.85

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