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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,605.70, 30,908.55 and 10,237.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,605.70, 30,908.55 and 10,237.70 is: 15,356.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,605.70 : 30,908.55 = 10,237.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,605.70/30,908.55 = 10,237.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,605.70x = 30,908.55 × 10,237.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,605.70x = 316,432,462.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,432,462.34/20,605.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,356.55

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