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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.02, 30,189.72 and 10,266.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.02, 30,189.72 and 10,266.08 is: 15,398.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.02 : 30,189.72 = 10,266.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.02/30,189.72 = 10,266.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.02x = 30,189.72 × 10,266.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.02x = 309,930,080.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,930,080.70/20,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,398.71

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