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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,006.38, 30,009.60 and 14,815.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,006.38, 30,009.60 and 14,815.90 is: 22,223.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,006.38 : 30,009.60 = 14,815.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,006.38/30,009.60 = 14,815.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,006.38x = 30,009.60 × 14,815.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,006.38x = 444,619,232.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,619,232.64/20,006.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,223.87

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