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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,382.44, 30,524.27 and 10,360.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,382.44, 30,524.27 and 10,360.82 is: 15,516.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,382.44 : 30,524.27 = 10,360.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,382.44/30,524.27 = 10,360.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,382.44x = 30,524.27 × 10,360.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,382.44x = 316,256,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,256,262.68/20,382.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,516.12

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