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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,628.78, 30,926.37 and 10,234.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,628.78, 30,926.37 and 10,234.86 is: 15,343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,628.78 : 30,926.37 = 10,234.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,628.78/30,926.37 = 10,234.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,628.78x = 30,926.37 × 10,234.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,628.78x = 316,527,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,527,067.26/20,628.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,343.95

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