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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,129.60, 30,226.80 and 14,621.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,129.60, 30,226.80 and 14,621.60 is: 21,955.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,129.60 : 30,226.80 = 14,621.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,129.60/30,226.80 = 14,621.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,129.60x = 30,226.80 × 14,621.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,129.60x = 441,964,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,964,178.88/20,129.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.93

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