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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,073.40, 30,110.10 and 14,889.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,073.40, 30,110.10 and 14,889.40 is: 22,334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,073.40 : 30,110.10 = 14,889.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,073.40/30,110.10 = 14,889.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,073.40x = 30,110.10 × 14,889.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,073.40x = 448,321,322.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,321,322.94/20,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.10

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