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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,052.36, 30,107.70 and 14,803.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,052.36, 30,107.70 and 14,803.56 is: 22,226.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,052.36 : 30,107.70 = 14,803.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,052.36/30,107.70 = 14,803.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,052.36x = 30,107.70 × 14,803.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,052.36x = 445,701,143.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,701,143.41/20,052.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.87

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