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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,106.70, 30,160.05 and 14,548.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,106.70, 30,160.05 and 14,548.30 is: 21,822.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,106.70 : 30,160.05 = 14,548.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,106.70/30,160.05 = 14,548.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,106.70x = 30,160.05 × 14,548.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,106.70x = 438,777,455.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,777,455.42/20,106.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,822.45

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