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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.01, 30,176.61 and 14,145.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.01, 30,176.61 and 14,145.69 is: 21,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.01 : 30,176.61 = 14,145.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.01/30,176.61 = 14,145.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.01x = 30,176.61 × 14,145.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.01x = 426,868,970.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,868,970.31/20,108.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.80

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