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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,003.22, 30,004.83 and 10,637.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,003.22, 30,004.83 and 10,637.37 is: 15,956.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,003.22 : 30,004.83 = 10,637.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,003.22/30,004.83 = 10,637.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,003.22x = 30,004.83 × 10,637.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,003.22x = 319,172,478.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,172,478.50/20,003.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,956.06

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