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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.70, 30,317.55 and 10,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.70, 30,317.55 and 10,347.70 is: 15,521.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.70 : 30,317.55 = 10,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.70/30,317.55 = 10,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.70x = 30,317.55 × 10,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.70x = 313,716,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,716,912.14/20,211.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,521.55

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