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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,198.70, 30,298.05 and 14,293.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,198.70, 30,298.05 and 14,293.80 is: 21,440.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,198.70 : 30,298.05 = 14,293.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,198.70/30,298.05 = 14,293.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,198.70x = 30,298.05 × 14,293.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,198.70x = 433,074,267.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,074,267.09/20,198.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,440.70

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