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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,143.40, 30,219.90 and 10,284.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,143.40, 30,219.90 and 10,284.20 is: 15,428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,143.40 : 30,219.90 = 10,284.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,143.40/30,219.90 = 10,284.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,143.40x = 30,219.90 × 10,284.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,143.40x = 310,787,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,787,495.58/20,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.75

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