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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,510.78, 30,755.22 and 10,625.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,510.78, 30,755.22 and 10,625.54 is: 15,932.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,510.78 : 30,755.22 = 10,625.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,510.78/30,755.22 = 10,625.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,510.78x = 30,755.22 × 10,625.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,510.78x = 326,790,820.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,790,820.32/20,510.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,932.64

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