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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265.89, 30,407.58 and 10,894.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265.89, 30,407.58 and 10,894.94 is: 16,347.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.89 : 30,407.58 = 10,894.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.89/30,407.58 = 10,894.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.89x = 30,407.58 × 10,894.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.89x = 331,288,607.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,288,607.61/20,265.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,347.11

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