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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.10, 30,176.85 and 14,329.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.10, 30,176.85 and 14,329.10 is: 21,447.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.10 : 30,176.85 = 14,329.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.10/30,176.85 = 14,329.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.10x = 30,176.85 × 14,329.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.10x = 432,407,101.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,407,101.34/20,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,447.59

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