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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,130.20, 30,098.10 and 14,881.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,130.20, 30,098.10 and 14,881.40 is: 22,250.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,130.20 : 30,098.10 = 14,881.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,130.20/30,098.10 = 14,881.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,130.20x = 30,098.10 × 14,881.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,130.20x = 447,901,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,901,865.34/20,130.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,250.24

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