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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,475.40, 30,713.10 and 10,107.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,475.40, 30,713.10 and 10,107.40 is: 15,161.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,475.40 : 30,713.10 = 10,107.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,475.40/30,713.10 = 10,107.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,475.40x = 30,713.10 × 10,107.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,475.40x = 310,429,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,429,586.94/20,475.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,161.10

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