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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,101.60, 30,123.60 and 14,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,101.60, 30,123.60 and 14,795.20 is: 22,171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,101.60 : 30,123.60 = 14,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,101.60/30,123.60 = 14,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,101.60x = 30,123.60 × 14,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,101.60x = 445,684,686.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,684,686.72/20,101.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,171.60

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