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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.13, 30,303.50 and 10,179.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.13, 30,303.50 and 10,179.25 is: 15,271.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.13 : 30,303.50 = 10,179.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.13/30,303.50 = 10,179.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.13x = 30,303.50 × 10,179.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.13x = 308,466,902.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,466,902.38/20,199.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,271.30

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