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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.06, 30,248.19 and 14,250.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.06, 30,248.19 and 14,250.57 is: 21,379.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.06 : 30,248.19 = 14,250.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.06/30,248.19 = 14,250.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.06x = 30,248.19 × 14,250.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.06x = 431,053,948.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,053,948.97/20,162.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,379.46

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