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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.67, 30,068.31 and 10,693.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.67, 30,068.31 and 10,693.91 is: 16,029.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.67 : 30,068.31 = 10,693.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.67/30,068.31 = 10,693.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.67x = 30,068.31 × 10,693.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.67x = 321,547,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,547,800.99/20,059.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,029.57

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