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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.40, 30,211.20 and 14,913.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.40, 30,211.20 and 14,913.60 is: 22,346.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.40 : 30,211.20 = 14,913.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.40/30,211.20 = 14,913.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.40x = 30,211.20 × 14,913.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.40x = 450,557,752.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,557,752.32/20,162.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,346.43

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