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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,264.24, 30,396.04 and 10,397.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,264.24, 30,396.04 and 10,397.83 is: 15,596.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,264.24 : 30,396.04 = 10,397.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,264.24/30,396.04 = 10,397.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,264.24x = 30,396.04 × 10,397.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,264.24x = 316,052,856.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,052,856.59/20,264.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,596.58

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