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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,199.56, 30,258.30 and 14,950.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,199.56, 30,258.30 and 14,950.22 is: 22,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,199.56 : 30,258.30 = 14,950.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,199.56/30,258.30 = 14,950.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,199.56x = 30,258.30 × 14,950.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,199.56x = 452,368,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,368,241.83/20,199.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,394.96

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