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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,204.59, 30,314.19 and 10,348.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,204.59, 30,314.19 and 10,348.51 is: 15,526.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,204.59 : 30,314.19 = 10,348.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,204.59/30,314.19 = 10,348.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,204.59x = 30,314.19 × 10,348.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,204.59x = 313,706,698.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,706,698.36/20,204.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,526.51

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