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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.37, 30,205.59 and 10,768.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.37, 30,205.59 and 10,768.94 is: 16,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.37 : 30,205.59 = 10,768.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.37/30,205.59 = 10,768.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.37x = 30,205.59 × 10,768.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.37x = 325,282,186.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,282,186.37/20,131.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,157.98

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