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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,015.24, 29,998.59 and 14,700.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,015.24, 29,998.59 and 14,700.98 is: 22,033.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,015.24 : 29,998.59 = 14,700.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,015.24/29,998.59 = 14,700.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,015.24x = 29,998.59 × 14,700.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,015.24x = 441,008,559.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,008,559.87/20,015.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.64

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