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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,026.20, 29,967.30 and 14,842.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,026.20, 29,967.30 and 14,842.20 is: 22,209.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,026.20 : 29,967.30 = 14,842.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,026.20/29,967.30 = 14,842.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,026.20x = 29,967.30 × 14,842.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,026.20x = 444,780,660.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,780,660.06/20,026.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.94

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