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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,116.98, 30,152.25 and 14,772.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,116.98, 30,152.25 and 14,772.60 is: 22,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,116.98 : 30,152.25 = 14,772.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,116.98/30,152.25 = 14,772.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,116.98x = 30,152.25 × 14,772.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,116.98x = 445,427,128.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,427,128.35/20,116.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,141.85

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