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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,127.40, 30,195.90 and 10,268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,127.40, 30,195.90 and 10,268.20 is: 15,404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,127.40 : 30,195.90 = 10,268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,127.40/30,195.90 = 10,268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,127.40x = 30,195.90 × 10,268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,127.40x = 310,057,540.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,057,540.38/20,127.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,404.75

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