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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,429.69, 30,628.96 and 10,562.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,429.69, 30,628.96 and 10,562.67 is: 15,835.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,429.69 : 30,628.96 = 10,562.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,429.69/30,628.96 = 10,562.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,429.69x = 30,628.96 × 10,562.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,429.69x = 323,523,570.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 323,523,570.52/20,429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,835.95

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