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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,545.60, 30,801.12 and 10,663.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,545.60, 30,801.12 and 10,663.60 is: 15,986.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,545.60 : 30,801.12 = 10,663.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,545.60/30,801.12 = 10,663.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,545.60x = 30,801.12 × 10,663.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,545.60x = 328,450,823.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,450,823.23/20,545.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,986.43

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