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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.70, 30,253.05 and 10,304.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.70, 30,253.05 and 10,304.70 is: 15,457.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.70 : 30,253.05 = 10,304.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.70/30,253.05 = 10,304.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.70x = 30,253.05 × 10,304.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.70x = 311,748,604.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,748,604.34/20,168.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,457.05

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