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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,627.28, 30,924.12 and 10,233.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,627.28, 30,924.12 and 10,233.36 is: 15,341.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,627.28 : 30,924.12 = 10,233.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,627.28/30,924.12 = 10,233.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,627.28x = 30,924.12 × 10,233.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,627.28x = 316,457,652.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,457,652.64/20,627.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,341.71

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