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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.10, 30,215.55 and 14,614.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.10, 30,215.55 and 14,614.10 is: 21,944.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.10 : 30,215.55 = 14,614.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.10/30,215.55 = 14,614.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.10x = 30,215.55 × 14,614.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.10x = 441,573,069.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,573,069.26/20,122.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.68

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