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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,172.70, 30,259.05 and 14,599.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,172.70, 30,259.05 and 14,599.90 is: 21,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,172.70 : 30,259.05 = 14,599.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,172.70/30,259.05 = 14,599.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,172.70x = 30,259.05 × 14,599.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,172.70x = 441,779,104.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,779,104.10/20,172.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,899.85

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