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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.90, 30,173.55 and 10,266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.90, 30,173.55 and 10,266.10 is: 15,386.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.90 : 30,173.55 = 10,266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.90/30,173.55 = 10,266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.90x = 30,173.55 × 10,266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.90x = 309,764,681.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,764,681.66/20,131.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,386.76

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