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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,169.86, 30,260.93 and 10,316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,169.86, 30,260.93 and 10,316.06 is: 15,477.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,169.86 : 30,260.93 = 10,316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,169.86/30,260.93 = 10,316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,169.86x = 30,260.93 × 10,316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,169.86x = 312,173,569.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,173,569.54/20,169.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,477.23

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