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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.79, 30,250.34 and 10,308.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.79, 30,250.34 and 10,308.99 is: 15,466.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.79 : 30,250.34 = 10,308.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.79/30,250.34 = 10,308.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.79x = 30,250.34 × 10,308.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.79x = 311,850,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,850,452.56/20,162.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.63

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