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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,167.80, 30,251.70 and 14,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,167.80, 30,251.70 and 14,335.80 is: 21,503.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,167.80 : 30,251.70 = 14,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,167.80/30,251.70 = 14,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,167.80x = 30,251.70 × 14,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,167.80x = 433,682,320.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,682,320.86/20,167.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,503.70

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