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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,211.60, 30,287.70 and 14,676.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,211.60, 30,287.70 and 14,676.60 is: 21,993.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,211.60 : 30,287.70 = 14,676.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,211.60/30,287.70 = 14,676.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,211.60x = 30,287.70 × 14,676.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,211.60x = 444,520,457.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,520,457.82/20,211.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,993.33

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