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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,191.70, 30,287.55 and 10,327.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,191.70, 30,287.55 and 10,327.70 is: 15,491.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,191.70 : 30,287.55 = 10,327.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,191.70/30,287.55 = 10,327.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,191.70x = 30,287.55 × 10,327.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,191.70x = 312,800,730.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,800,730.14/20,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,491.55

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