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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,228.39, 30,337.71 and 10,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,228.39, 30,337.71 and 10,362.59 is: 15,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,228.39 : 30,337.71 = 10,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,228.39/30,337.71 = 10,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,228.39x = 30,337.71 × 10,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,228.39x = 314,377,098.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,377,098.58/20,228.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,541.38

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