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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,101.13, 30,170.30 and 10,247.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,101.13, 30,170.30 and 10,247.75 is: 15,381.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,101.13 : 30,170.30 = 10,247.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,101.13/30,170.30 = 10,247.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,101.13x = 30,170.30 × 10,247.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,101.13x = 309,177,691.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,177,691.83/20,101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,381.11

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