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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,168.48, 30,215.64 and 14,607.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,168.48, 30,215.64 and 14,607.92 is: 21,885.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,168.48 : 30,215.64 = 14,607.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,168.48/30,215.64 = 14,607.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,168.48x = 30,215.64 × 14,607.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,168.48x = 441,387,651.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,387,651.87/20,168.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,885.02

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