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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,058.86, 30,117.45 and 14,810.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,058.86, 30,117.45 and 14,810.06 is: 22,236.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,058.86 : 30,117.45 = 14,810.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,058.86/30,117.45 = 14,810.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,058.86x = 30,117.45 × 14,810.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,058.86x = 446,041,241.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,041,241.55/20,058.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,236.62

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