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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,018.63, 30,007.44 and 10,127.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,018.63, 30,007.44 and 10,127.92 is: 15,181.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,018.63 : 30,007.44 = 10,127.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,018.63/30,007.44 = 10,127.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,018.63x = 30,007.44 × 10,127.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,018.63x = 303,912,951.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,912,951.72/20,018.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.51

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