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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,215.70, 30,323.55 and 10,351.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,215.70, 30,323.55 and 10,351.70 is: 15,527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,215.70 : 30,323.55 = 10,351.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,215.70/30,323.55 = 10,351.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,215.70x = 30,323.55 × 10,351.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,215.70x = 313,900,292.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,900,292.54/20,215.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,527.55

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