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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.70, 30,262.05 and 10,310.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.70, 30,262.05 and 10,310.70 is: 15,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.70 : 30,262.05 = 10,310.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.70/30,262.05 = 10,310.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.70x = 30,262.05 × 10,310.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.70x = 312,022,918.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,022,918.94/20,174.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,466.05

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