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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,015.61, 29,999.14 and 14,701.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,015.61, 29,999.14 and 14,701.35 is: 22,034.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,015.61 : 29,999.14 = 14,701.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,015.61/29,999.14 = 14,701.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,015.61x = 29,999.14 × 14,701.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,015.61x = 441,027,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,027,706.84/20,015.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,034.18

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