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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,174.10, 30,293.55 and 14,666.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,174.10, 30,293.55 and 14,666.10 is: 22,022.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,174.10 : 30,293.55 = 14,666.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,174.10/30,293.55 = 14,666.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,174.10x = 30,293.55 × 14,666.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,174.10x = 444,288,233.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,288,233.66/20,174.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,022.70

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