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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,190.70, 30,286.05 and 14,617.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,190.70, 30,286.05 and 14,617.90 is: 21,926.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,190.70 : 30,286.05 = 14,617.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,190.70/30,286.05 = 14,617.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,190.70x = 30,286.05 × 14,617.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,190.70x = 442,718,450.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,718,450.30/20,190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.85

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