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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,153.26, 30,233.02 and 10,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,153.26, 30,233.02 and 10,287.20 is: 15,432.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,153.26 : 30,233.02 = 10,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,153.26/30,233.02 = 10,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,153.26x = 30,233.02 × 10,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,153.26x = 311,013,123.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,013,123.34/20,153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.40

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