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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,150.01, 30,240.42 and 10,164.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,150.01, 30,240.42 and 10,164.72 is: 15,254.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,150.01 : 30,240.42 = 10,164.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,150.01/30,240.42 = 10,164.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,150.01x = 30,240.42 × 10,164.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,150.01x = 307,385,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,385,401.98/20,150.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,254.85

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