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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.72, 30,251.76 and 10,295.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.72, 30,251.76 and 10,295.92 is: 15,448.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.72 : 30,251.76 = 10,295.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.72/30,251.76 = 10,295.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.72x = 30,251.76 × 10,295.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.72x = 311,469,700.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,469,700.82/20,161.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,448.57

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