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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,114.90, 30,172.35 and 14,930.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,114.90, 30,172.35 and 14,930.90 is: 22,396.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,114.90 : 30,172.35 = 14,930.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,114.90/30,172.35 = 14,930.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,114.90x = 30,172.35 × 14,930.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,114.90x = 450,500,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,500,340.62/20,114.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.35

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