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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.40, 30,183.60 and 14,938.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.40, 30,183.60 and 14,938.40 is: 22,407.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.40 : 30,183.60 = 14,938.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.40/30,183.60 = 14,938.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.40x = 30,183.60 × 14,938.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.40x = 450,894,690.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,894,690.24/20,122.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,407.60

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