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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,187.60, 30,252.60 and 14,881.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,187.60, 30,252.60 and 14,881.20 is: 22,300.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,187.60 : 30,252.60 = 14,881.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,187.60/30,252.60 = 14,881.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,187.60x = 30,252.60 × 14,881.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,187.60x = 450,194,991.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,194,991.12/20,187.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,300.57

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