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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,158.80, 30,238.20 and 14,974.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,158.80, 30,238.20 and 14,974.80 is: 22,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,158.80 : 30,238.20 = 14,974.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,158.80/30,238.20 = 14,974.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,158.80x = 30,238.20 × 14,974.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,158.80x = 452,810,997.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,810,997.36/20,158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,462.20

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