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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,242.04, 30,371.84 and 10,871.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,242.04, 30,371.84 and 10,871.13 is: 16,311.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,242.04 : 30,371.84 = 10,871.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,242.04/30,371.84 = 10,871.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,242.04x = 30,371.84 × 10,871.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,242.04x = 330,176,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,176,166.62/20,242.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,311.41

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