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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,214.56, 30,302.40 and 10,358.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,214.56, 30,302.40 and 10,358.48 is: 15,527.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,214.56 : 30,302.40 = 10,358.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,214.56/30,302.40 = 10,358.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,214.56x = 30,302.40 × 10,358.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,214.56x = 313,886,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,886,804.35/20,214.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.76

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