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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,567.94, 30,848.02 and 10,027.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,567.94, 30,848.02 and 10,027.38 is: 15,039.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,567.94 : 30,848.02 = 10,027.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,567.94/30,848.02 = 10,027.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,567.94x = 30,848.02 × 10,027.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,567.94x = 309,324,818.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,324,818.79/20,567.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.17

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