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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,243.94, 30,365.91 and 10,376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,243.94, 30,365.91 and 10,376.92 is: 15,565.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,243.94 : 30,365.91 = 10,376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,243.94/30,365.91 = 10,376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,243.94x = 30,365.91 × 10,376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,243.94x = 315,104,656.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,104,656.75/20,243.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,565.38

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