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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,305.10, 30,424.70 and 10,430.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,305.10, 30,424.70 and 10,430.66 is: 15,629.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,305.10 : 30,424.70 = 10,430.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,305.10/30,424.70 = 10,430.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,305.10x = 30,424.70 × 10,430.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,305.10x = 317,349,701.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,349,701.30/20,305.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,629.06

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