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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,129.70, 30,194.55 and 14,621.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,129.70, 30,194.55 and 14,621.70 is: 21,932.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,129.70 : 30,194.55 = 14,621.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,129.70/30,194.55 = 14,621.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,129.70x = 30,194.55 × 14,621.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,129.70x = 441,495,651.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,495,651.74/20,129.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,932.55

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