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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.78, 30,028.99 and 10,153.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.78, 30,028.99 and 10,153.13 is: 15,239.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.78 : 30,028.99 = 10,153.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.78/30,028.99 = 10,153.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.78x = 30,028.99 × 10,153.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.78x = 304,888,239.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,888,239.24/20,006.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,239.25

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