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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,610, 30,913.56 and 10,754.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,610, 30,913.56 and 10,754.82 is: 16,131.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,610 : 30,913.56 = 10,754.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,610/30,913.56 = 10,754.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,610x = 30,913.56 × 10,754.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,610x = 332,469,773.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,469,773.36/20,610
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,131.48

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