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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,242.38, 30,358.67 and 10,376.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,242.38, 30,358.67 and 10,376.58 is: 15,562.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,242.38 : 30,358.67 = 10,376.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,242.38/30,358.67 = 10,376.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,242.38x = 30,358.67 × 10,376.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,242.38x = 315,019,167.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,019,167.95/20,242.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,562.36

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