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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,242.81, 30,372.98 and 10,871.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,242.81, 30,372.98 and 10,871.92 is: 16,312.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,242.81 : 30,372.98 = 10,871.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,242.81/30,372.98 = 10,871.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,242.81x = 30,372.98 × 10,871.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,242.81x = 330,212,592.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,212,592.33/20,242.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,312.59

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