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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,126.92, 30,197.58 and 10,268.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,126.92, 30,197.58 and 10,268.68 is: 15,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,126.92 : 30,197.58 = 10,268.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,126.92/30,197.58 = 10,268.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,126.92x = 30,197.58 × 10,268.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,126.92x = 310,089,285.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,089,285.79/20,126.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,406.69

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