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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,729.40, 31,095.72 and 10,205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,729.40, 31,095.72 and 10,205.07 is: 15,308.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,729.40 : 31,095.72 = 10,205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,729.40/31,095.72 = 10,205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,729.40x = 31,095.72 × 10,205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,729.40x = 317,333,999.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,333,999.30/20,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,308.40

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