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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,140.30, 30,210.45 and 14,956.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,140.30, 30,210.45 and 14,956.30 is: 22,434.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,140.30 : 30,210.45 = 14,956.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,140.30/30,210.45 = 14,956.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,140.30x = 30,210.45 × 14,956.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,140.30x = 451,836,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,836,553.34/20,140.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,434.45

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