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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,141.60, 30,212.40 and 14,236.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,141.60, 30,212.40 and 14,236.70 is: 21,355.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,141.60 : 30,212.40 = 14,236.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,141.60/30,212.40 = 14,236.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,141.60x = 30,212.40 × 14,236.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,141.60x = 430,124,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,124,875.08/20,141.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,355.05

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