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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,565.70, 30,841.35 and 10,701.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,565.70, 30,841.35 and 10,701.70 is: 16,048.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,565.70 : 30,841.35 = 10,701.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,565.70/30,841.35 = 10,701.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,565.70x = 30,841.35 × 10,701.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,565.70x = 330,054,875.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 330,054,875.30/20,565.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,048.80

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