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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.40, 30,285.60 and 14,613.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.40, 30,285.60 and 14,613.55 is: 21,920.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.40 : 30,285.60 = 14,613.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.40/30,285.60 = 14,613.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.40x = 30,285.60 × 14,613.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.40x = 442,580,129.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,580,129.88/20,190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,920.33

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