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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.60, 30,128.70 and 14,570.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.60, 30,128.70 and 14,570.60 is: 21,834.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.60 : 30,128.70 = 14,570.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.60/30,128.70 = 14,570.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.60x = 30,128.70 × 14,570.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.60x = 438,993,236.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,993,236.22/20,105.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,834.38

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