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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,056.28, 30,102.60 and 10,704.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,056.28, 30,102.60 and 10,704.20 is: 16,066.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056.28 : 30,102.60 = 10,704.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056.28/30,102.60 = 10,704.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056.28x = 30,102.60 × 10,704.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056.28x = 322,224,250.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,224,250.92/20,056.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,066.00

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