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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,042.40, 30,063.60 and 14,793.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,042.40, 30,063.60 and 14,793.60 is: 22,190.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,042.40 : 30,063.60 = 14,793.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,042.40/30,063.60 = 14,793.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,042.40x = 30,063.60 × 14,793.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,042.40x = 444,748,872.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,748,872.96/20,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.40

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