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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,059.60, 30,031.08 and 14,888.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,059.60, 30,031.08 and 14,888.56 is: 22,289.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,059.60 : 30,031.08 = 14,888.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,059.60/30,031.08 = 14,888.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,059.60x = 30,031.08 × 14,888.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,059.60x = 447,119,536.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,119,536.44/20,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,289.55

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