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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.98, 30,035.25 and 10,666.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.98, 30,035.25 and 10,666.22 is: 15,992.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.98 : 30,035.25 = 10,666.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.98/30,035.25 = 10,666.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.98x = 30,035.25 × 10,666.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.98x = 320,362,584.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 320,362,584.26/20,031.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,992.56

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