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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.10, 30,251.85 and 14,880.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.10, 30,251.85 and 14,880.70 is: 22,299.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.10 : 30,251.85 = 14,880.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.10/30,251.85 = 14,880.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.10x = 30,251.85 × 14,880.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.10x = 450,168,704.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,168,704.30/20,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,299.82

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