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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.90, 30,211.35 and 10,924.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.90, 30,211.35 and 10,924.90 is: 16,387.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.90 : 30,211.35 = 10,924.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.90/30,211.35 = 10,924.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.90x = 30,211.35 × 10,924.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.90x = 330,055,977.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,055,977.62/20,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,387.35

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