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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,068.36, 30,131.76 and 14,819.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,068.36, 30,131.76 and 14,819.56 is: 22,250.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,068.36 : 30,131.76 = 14,819.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,068.36/30,131.76 = 14,819.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,068.36x = 30,131.76 × 14,819.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,068.36x = 446,539,425.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,539,425.23/20,068.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.92

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