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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,191.56, 30,267.84 and 10,335.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,191.56, 30,267.84 and 10,335.48 is: 15,493.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,191.56 : 30,267.84 = 10,335.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,191.56/30,267.84 = 10,335.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,191.56x = 30,267.84 × 10,335.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,191.56x = 312,832,654.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,832,654.96/20,191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,493.24

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