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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.40, 30,317.10 and 14,962.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.40, 30,317.10 and 14,962.60 is: 22,443.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.40 : 30,317.10 = 14,962.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.40/30,317.10 = 14,962.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.40x = 30,317.10 × 14,962.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.40x = 453,622,640.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,622,640.46/20,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,443.90

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