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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,008.48, 30,003.92 and 10,646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,008.48, 30,003.92 and 10,646.24 is: 15,964.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,008.48 : 30,003.92 = 10,646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,008.48/30,003.92 = 10,646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,008.48x = 30,003.92 × 10,646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,008.48x = 319,428,933.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,428,933.26/20,008.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,964.68

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