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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,142.70, 30,214.05 and 14,584.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,142.70, 30,214.05 and 14,584.30 is: 21,876.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,142.70 : 30,214.05 = 14,584.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,142.70/30,214.05 = 14,584.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,142.70x = 30,214.05 × 14,584.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,142.70x = 440,650,769.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,650,769.42/20,142.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,876.45

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