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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,332.70, 30,492.57 and 10,470.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,332.70, 30,492.57 and 10,470.68 is: 15,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,332.70 : 30,492.57 = 10,470.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,332.70/30,492.57 = 10,470.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,332.70x = 30,492.57 × 10,470.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,332.70x = 319,277,942.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,277,942.85/20,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,702.68

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