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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,109.70, 30,164.55 and 14,551.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,109.70, 30,164.55 and 14,551.30 is: 21,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,109.70 : 30,164.55 = 14,551.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,109.70/30,164.55 = 14,551.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,109.70x = 30,164.55 × 14,551.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,109.70x = 438,933,416.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,933,416.42/20,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,826.95

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