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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,162.70, 30,244.05 and 14,604.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,162.70, 30,244.05 and 14,604.30 is: 21,906.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,162.70 : 30,244.05 = 14,604.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,162.70/30,244.05 = 14,604.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,162.70x = 30,244.05 × 14,604.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,162.70x = 441,693,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,693,179.42/20,162.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,906.45

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