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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,475.76, 30,712.56 and 10,084

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,475.76, 30,712.56 and 10,084 is: 15,125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,475.76 : 30,712.56 = 10,084 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,475.76/30,712.56 = 10,084/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,475.76x = 30,712.56 × 10,084
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,475.76x = 309,705,455.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,705,455.04/20,475.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.47

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