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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,138.60, 30,179.10 and 14,832.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,138.60, 30,179.10 and 14,832.20 is: 22,227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,138.60 : 30,179.10 = 14,832.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,138.60/30,179.10 = 14,832.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,138.60x = 30,179.10 × 14,832.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,138.60x = 447,622,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,622,447.02/20,138.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,227.09

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