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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,414, 30,628.29 and 10,033.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,414, 30,628.29 and 10,033.04 is: 15,053.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,414 : 30,628.29 = 10,033.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,414/30,628.29 = 10,033.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,414x = 30,628.29 × 10,033.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,414x = 307,294,858.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,294,858.70/20,414
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.14

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