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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.81, 30,238.22 and 10,983.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.81, 30,238.22 and 10,983.13 is: 16,474.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.81 : 30,238.22 = 10,983.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.81/30,238.22 = 10,983.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.81x = 30,238.22 × 10,983.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.81x = 332,110,301.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,110,301.23/20,158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,474.70

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