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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,178.20, 30,267.30 and 14,605.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,178.20, 30,267.30 and 14,605.40 is: 21,908.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,178.20 : 30,267.30 = 14,605.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,178.20/30,267.30 = 14,605.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,178.20x = 30,267.30 × 14,605.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,178.20x = 442,066,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,066,023.42/20,178.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,908.10

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