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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,207.20, 30,310.80 and 14,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,207.20, 30,310.80 and 14,634.40 is: 21,951.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,207.20 : 30,310.80 = 14,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,207.20/30,310.80 = 14,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,207.20x = 30,310.80 × 14,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,207.20x = 443,580,371.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,580,371.52/20,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.60

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