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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,087.60, 30,102.60 and 14,781.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,087.60, 30,102.60 and 14,781.20 is: 22,150.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,087.60 : 30,102.60 = 14,781.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,087.60/30,102.60 = 14,781.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,087.60x = 30,102.60 × 14,781.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,087.60x = 444,952,551.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,952,551.12/20,087.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,150.61

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