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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.40, 30,212.10 and 14,957.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.40, 30,212.10 and 14,957.40 is: 22,436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.40 : 30,212.10 = 14,957.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.40/30,212.10 = 14,957.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.40x = 30,212.10 × 14,957.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.40x = 451,894,464.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,894,464.54/20,141.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,436.10

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