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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,069.20, 30,006.60 and 14,820.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,069.20, 30,006.60 and 14,820.40 is: 22,158.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,069.20 : 30,006.60 = 14,820.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,069.20/30,006.60 = 14,820.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,069.20x = 30,006.60 × 14,820.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,069.20x = 444,709,814.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,709,814.64/20,069.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.82

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