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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,155.70, 30,233.55 and 14,597.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,155.70, 30,233.55 and 14,597.30 is: 21,895.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,155.70 : 30,233.55 = 14,597.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,155.70/30,233.55 = 14,597.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,155.70x = 30,233.55 × 14,597.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,155.70x = 441,328,199.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,328,199.42/20,155.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,895.95

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