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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,094.63, 30,160.55 and 10,241.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,094.63, 30,160.55 and 10,241.25 is: 15,371.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,094.63 : 30,160.55 = 10,241.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,094.63/30,160.55 = 10,241.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,094.63x = 30,160.55 × 10,241.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,094.63x = 308,881,530.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,881,530.68/20,094.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,371.35

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