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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,114.30, 30,171.45 and 14,930.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,114.30, 30,171.45 and 14,930.30 is: 22,395.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,114.30 : 30,171.45 = 14,930.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,114.30/30,171.45 = 14,930.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,114.30x = 30,171.45 × 14,930.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,114.30x = 450,468,799.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,468,799.94/20,114.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.45

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