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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,768.40, 31,154.22 and 10,244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,768.40, 31,154.22 and 10,244.07 is: 15,366.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,768.40 : 31,154.22 = 10,244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,768.40/31,154.22 = 10,244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,768.40x = 31,154.22 × 10,244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,768.40x = 319,146,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,146,010.48/20,768.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,366.90

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