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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,108.80, 30,171.84 and 14,302.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,108.80, 30,171.84 and 14,302.72 is: 21,460.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,108.80 : 30,171.84 = 14,302.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,108.80/30,171.84 = 14,302.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,108.80x = 30,171.84 × 14,302.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,108.80x = 431,539,379.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,539,379.40/20,108.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,460.23

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