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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.38, 30,223.33 and 10,285.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.38, 30,223.33 and 10,285.85 is: 15,414.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.38 : 30,223.33 = 10,285.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.38/30,223.33 = 10,285.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.38x = 30,223.33 × 10,285.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.38x = 310,872,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,872,688.72/20,167.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,414.63

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