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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,977.76, 31,462.41 and 10,299.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,977.76, 31,462.41 and 10,299.63 is: 15,447.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,977.76 : 31,462.41 = 10,299.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,977.76/31,462.41 = 10,299.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,977.76x = 31,462.41 × 10,299.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,977.76x = 324,051,129.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,051,129.00/20,977.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.37

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