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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,203.46, 30,271.77 and 10,329.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,203.46, 30,271.77 and 10,329.15 is: 15,476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,203.46 : 30,271.77 = 10,329.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,203.46/30,271.77 = 10,329.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,203.46x = 30,271.77 × 10,329.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,203.46x = 312,681,601.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,681,601.45/20,203.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,476.64

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