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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.62, 30,257.58 and 10,313.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.62, 30,257.58 and 10,313.82 is: 15,473.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.62 : 30,257.58 = 10,313.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.62/30,257.58 = 10,313.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.62x = 30,257.58 × 10,313.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.62x = 312,071,233.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,071,233.76/20,167.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,473.88

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