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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,197.08, 30,184.14 and 14,943.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,197.08, 30,184.14 and 14,943.24 is: 22,332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,197.08 : 30,184.14 = 14,943.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,197.08/30,184.14 = 14,943.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,197.08x = 30,184.14 × 14,943.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,197.08x = 451,048,848.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,048,848.21/20,197.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,332.38

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