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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,200.60, 30,306.30 and 14,368.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,200.60, 30,306.30 and 14,368.60 is: 21,556.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,200.60 : 30,306.30 = 14,368.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,200.60/30,306.30 = 14,368.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,200.60x = 30,306.30 × 14,368.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,200.60x = 435,459,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,459,102.18/20,200.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,556.74

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