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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,146.60, 30,190.20 and 14,611.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,146.60, 30,190.20 and 14,611.60 is: 21,895.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,146.60 : 30,190.20 = 14,611.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,146.60/30,190.20 = 14,611.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,146.60x = 30,190.20 × 14,611.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,146.60x = 441,127,126.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,127,126.32/20,146.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.86

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