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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,181.76, 30,238.08 and 10,954.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,181.76, 30,238.08 and 10,954.24 is: 16,412.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,181.76 : 30,238.08 = 10,954.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,181.76/30,238.08 = 10,954.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,181.76x = 30,238.08 × 10,954.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,181.76x = 331,235,185.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,235,185.46/20,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,412.60

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