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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,601.70, 30,902.55 and 10,233.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,601.70, 30,902.55 and 10,233.70 is: 15,350.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,601.70 : 30,902.55 = 10,233.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,601.70/30,902.55 = 10,233.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,601.70x = 30,902.55 × 10,233.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,601.70x = 316,247,425.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,247,425.94/20,601.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,350.55

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