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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,223.70, 30,335.55 and 10,359.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,223.70, 30,335.55 and 10,359.70 is: 15,539.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,223.70 : 30,335.55 = 10,359.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,223.70/30,335.55 = 10,359.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,223.70x = 30,335.55 × 10,359.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,223.70x = 314,267,197.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,267,197.34/20,223.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,539.55

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