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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,090.36, 30,164.70 and 14,841.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,090.36, 30,164.70 and 14,841.56 is: 22,283.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,090.36 : 30,164.70 = 14,841.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,090.36/30,164.70 = 14,841.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,090.36x = 30,164.70 × 14,841.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,090.36x = 447,691,204.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,691,204.93/20,090.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.88

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