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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,221.68, 30,339.72 and 10,365.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,221.68, 30,339.72 and 10,365.60 is: 15,552.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,221.68 : 30,339.72 = 10,365.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,221.68/30,339.72 = 10,365.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,221.68x = 30,339.72 × 10,365.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,221.68x = 314,489,401.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,489,401.63/20,221.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.09

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