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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,611.74, 30,926.31 and 10,091.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,611.74, 30,926.31 and 10,091.05 is: 15,140.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,611.74 : 30,926.31 = 10,091.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,611.74/30,926.31 = 10,091.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,611.74x = 30,926.31 × 10,091.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,611.74x = 312,078,940.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,078,940.53/20,611.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.83

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