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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.63, 30,287.61 and 10,333.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.63, 30,287.61 and 10,333.89 is: 15,503.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.63 : 30,287.61 = 10,333.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.63/30,287.61 = 10,333.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.63x = 30,287.61 × 10,333.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.63x = 312,988,830.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,988,830.10/20,187.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,503.99

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