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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,028.33, 30,060.56 and 10,676.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,028.33, 30,060.56 and 10,676.14 is: 16,023.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,028.33 : 30,060.56 = 10,676.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,028.33/30,060.56 = 10,676.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,028.33x = 30,060.56 × 10,676.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,028.33x = 320,930,747.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,930,747.04/20,028.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,023.84

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