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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.30, 30,196.95 and 14,947.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.30, 30,196.95 and 14,947.30 is: 22,420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.30 : 30,196.95 = 14,947.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.30/30,196.95 = 14,947.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.30x = 30,196.95 × 14,947.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.30x = 451,362,870.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,362,870.74/20,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,420.95

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