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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,064.86, 30,126.48 and 14,816.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,064.86, 30,126.48 and 14,816.06 is: 22,245.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,064.86 : 30,126.48 = 14,816.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,064.86/30,126.48 = 14,816.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,064.86x = 30,126.48 × 14,816.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,064.86x = 446,355,735.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,355,735.27/20,064.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,245.64

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