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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,074.40, 30,111.60 and 14,825.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,074.40, 30,111.60 and 14,825.60 is: 22,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,074.40 : 30,111.60 = 14,825.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,074.40/30,111.60 = 14,825.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,074.40x = 30,111.60 × 14,825.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,074.40x = 446,422,536.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,422,536.96/20,074.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.40

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