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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,122.70, 30,184.05 and 14,614.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,122.70, 30,184.05 and 14,614.70 is: 21,922.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,122.70 : 30,184.05 = 14,614.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,122.70/30,184.05 = 14,614.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,122.70x = 30,184.05 × 14,614.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,122.70x = 441,130,835.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,130,835.54/20,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,922.05

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