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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,185.10, 30,248.85 and 14,878.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,185.10, 30,248.85 and 14,878.70 is: 22,296.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,185.10 : 30,248.85 = 14,878.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,185.10/30,248.85 = 14,878.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,185.10x = 30,248.85 × 14,878.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,185.10x = 450,063,564.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,063,564.50/20,185.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,296.82

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