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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,170.20, 30,255.30 and 14,597.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,170.20, 30,255.30 and 14,597.40 is: 21,896.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,170.20 : 30,255.30 = 14,597.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,170.20/30,255.30 = 14,597.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,170.20x = 30,255.30 × 14,597.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,170.20x = 441,648,716.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,648,716.22/20,170.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,896.10

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