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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,095.60, 30,113.70 and 14,560.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,095.60, 30,113.70 and 14,560.60 is: 21,819.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,095.60 : 30,113.70 = 14,560.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,095.60/30,113.70 = 14,560.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,095.60x = 30,113.70 × 14,560.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,095.60x = 438,473,540.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,473,540.22/20,095.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,819.38

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