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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,186.10, 30,250.35 and 14,879.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,186.10, 30,250.35 and 14,879.70 is: 22,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,186.10 : 30,250.35 = 14,879.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,186.10/30,250.35 = 14,879.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,186.10x = 30,250.35 × 14,879.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,186.10x = 450,116,132.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,116,132.90/20,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.32

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