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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.76, 30,244.28 and 10,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.76, 30,244.28 and 10,294.70 is: 15,443.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.76 : 30,244.28 = 10,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.76/30,244.28 = 10,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.76x = 30,244.28 × 10,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.76x = 311,355,789.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,355,789.32/20,160.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,443.65

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