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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,135.59, 30,212.39 and 10,269.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,135.59, 30,212.39 and 10,269.67 is: 15,409.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,135.59 : 30,212.39 = 10,269.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,135.59/30,212.39 = 10,269.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,135.59x = 30,212.39 × 10,269.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,135.59x = 310,271,275.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,271,275.21/20,135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,409.10

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