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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,160.60, 30,273.30 and 14,652.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,160.60, 30,273.30 and 14,652.60 is: 22,002.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,160.60 : 30,273.30 = 14,652.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,160.60/30,273.30 = 14,652.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,160.60x = 30,273.30 × 14,652.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,160.60x = 443,582,555.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,582,555.58/20,160.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,002.45

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