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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,182.60, 30,209.10 and 14,350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,182.60, 30,209.10 and 14,350.60 is: 21,479.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,182.60 : 30,209.10 = 14,350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,182.60/30,209.10 = 14,350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,182.60x = 30,209.10 × 14,350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,182.60x = 433,518,710.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,518,710.46/20,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,479.82

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