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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,104.80, 30,157.20 and 14,920.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,104.80, 30,157.20 and 14,920.80 is: 22,381.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,104.80 : 30,157.20 = 14,920.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,104.80/30,157.20 = 14,920.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,104.80x = 30,157.20 × 14,920.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,104.80x = 449,969,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,969,549.76/20,104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,381.20

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