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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,056.86, 30,114.45 and 14,808.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,056.86, 30,114.45 and 14,808.06 is: 22,233.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056.86 : 30,114.45 = 14,808.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056.86/30,114.45 = 14,808.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056.86x = 30,114.45 × 14,808.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056.86x = 445,936,582.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,936,582.47/20,056.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,233.62

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