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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,099.44, 30,166.93 and 14,526.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,099.44, 30,166.93 and 14,526.24 is: 21,802.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,099.44 : 30,166.93 = 14,526.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,099.44/30,166.93 = 14,526.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,099.44x = 30,166.93 × 14,526.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,099.44x = 438,211,970.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,211,970.28/20,099.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,802.20

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