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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,105.80, 30,158.70 and 14,921.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,105.80, 30,158.70 and 14,921.80 is: 22,382.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,105.80 : 30,158.70 = 14,921.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,105.80/30,158.70 = 14,921.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,105.80x = 30,158.70 × 14,921.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,105.80x = 450,022,089.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,022,089.66/20,105.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.70

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