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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.94, 30,141.47 and 14,782.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.94, 30,141.47 and 14,782.53 is: 22,170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.94 : 30,141.47 = 14,782.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.94/30,141.47 = 14,782.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.94x = 30,141.47 × 14,782.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.94x = 445,567,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,567,110.61/20,096.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.89

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