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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,142.64, 30,211.48 and 10,289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,142.64, 30,211.48 and 10,289.04 is: 15,432.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,142.64 : 30,211.48 = 10,289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,142.64/30,211.48 = 10,289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,142.64x = 30,211.48 × 10,289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,142.64x = 310,847,126.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,847,126.18/20,142.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.29

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