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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.76, 30,239.58 and 10,955.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.76, 30,239.58 and 10,955.24 is: 16,414.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.76 : 30,239.58 = 10,955.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.76/30,239.58 = 10,955.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.76x = 30,239.58 × 10,955.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.76x = 331,281,856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,281,856.40/20,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,414.10

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