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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,165.40, 30,215.70 and 14,916.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,165.40, 30,215.70 and 14,916.60 is: 22,350.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,165.40 : 30,215.70 = 14,916.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,165.40/30,215.70 = 14,916.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,165.40x = 30,215.70 × 14,916.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,165.40x = 450,715,510.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,715,510.62/20,165.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,350.93

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