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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,096.95, 30,158.26 and 14,170.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,096.95, 30,158.26 and 14,170.18 is: 21,264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,096.95 : 30,158.26 = 14,170.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,096.95/30,158.26 = 14,170.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,096.95x = 30,158.26 × 14,170.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,096.95x = 427,348,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,348,023.79/20,096.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,264.32

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