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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,130.90, 30,196.35 and 14,946.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,130.90, 30,196.35 and 14,946.90 is: 22,420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,130.90 : 30,196.35 = 14,946.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,130.90/30,196.35 = 14,946.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,130.90x = 30,196.35 × 14,946.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,130.90x = 451,341,823.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,341,823.82/20,130.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.35

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