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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,124.30, 30,186.45 and 14,940.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,124.30, 30,186.45 and 14,940.30 is: 22,410.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,124.30 : 30,186.45 = 14,940.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,124.30/30,186.45 = 14,940.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,124.30x = 30,186.45 × 14,940.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,124.30x = 450,994,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,994,618.94/20,124.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.45

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