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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.90, 30,257.55 and 10,322.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.90, 30,257.55 and 10,322.10 is: 15,470.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.90 : 30,257.55 = 10,322.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.90/30,257.55 = 10,322.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.90x = 30,257.55 × 10,322.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.90x = 312,321,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,321,456.86/20,187.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,470.73

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