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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,147.66, 30,202.94 and 10,794.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,147.66, 30,202.94 and 10,794.08 is: 16,181.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,147.66 : 30,202.94 = 10,794.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,147.66/30,202.94 = 10,794.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,147.66x = 30,202.94 × 10,794.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,147.66x = 326,012,950.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,012,950.60/20,147.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,181.18

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