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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,021.58, 29,985.66 and 10,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,021.58, 29,985.66 and 10,136.88 is: 15,181.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,021.58 : 29,985.66 = 10,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,021.58/29,985.66 = 10,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,021.58x = 29,985.66 × 10,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,021.58x = 303,961,037.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,961,037.14/20,021.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.67

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