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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,144.40, 30,216.60 and 14,960.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,144.40, 30,216.60 and 14,960.40 is: 22,440.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,144.40 : 30,216.60 = 14,960.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,144.40/30,216.60 = 14,960.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,144.40x = 30,216.60 × 14,960.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,144.40x = 452,052,422.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,052,422.64/20,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.60

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