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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,413.70, 30,571.14 and 10,392.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,413.70, 30,571.14 and 10,392.14 is: 15,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,413.70 : 30,571.14 = 10,392.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,413.70/30,571.14 = 10,392.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,413.70x = 30,571.14 × 10,392.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,413.70x = 317,699,566.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,699,566.84/20,413.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,563.06

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