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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.60, 30,155.10 and 14,816.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.60, 30,155.10 and 14,816.20 is: 22,203.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.60 : 30,155.10 = 14,816.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.60/30,155.10 = 14,816.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.60x = 30,155.10 × 14,816.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.60x = 446,783,992.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,783,992.62/20,122.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.09

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