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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,109.40, 30,164.10 and 14,925.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,109.40, 30,164.10 and 14,925.40 is: 22,388.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,109.40 : 30,164.10 = 14,925.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,109.40/30,164.10 = 14,925.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,109.40x = 30,164.10 × 14,925.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,109.40x = 450,211,258.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,211,258.14/20,109.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,388.10

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