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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,131.60, 30,229.80 and 14,623.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,131.60, 30,229.80 and 14,623.60 is: 21,958.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,131.60 : 30,229.80 = 14,623.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,131.60/30,229.80 = 14,623.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,131.60x = 30,229.80 × 14,623.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,131.60x = 442,068,503.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,068,503.28/20,131.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.94

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