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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,132.10, 30,169.35 and 14,825.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,132.10, 30,169.35 and 14,825.70 is: 22,217.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,132.10 : 30,169.35 = 14,825.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,132.10/30,169.35 = 14,825.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,132.10x = 30,169.35 × 14,825.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,132.10x = 447,281,732.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,281,732.30/20,132.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,217.34

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