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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,200.06, 30,259.05 and 14,950.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,200.06, 30,259.05 and 14,950.72 is: 22,395.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,200.06 : 30,259.05 = 14,950.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,200.06/30,259.05 = 14,950.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,200.06x = 30,259.05 × 14,950.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,200.06x = 452,394,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,394,584.02/20,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,395.70

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