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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,213.70, 30,320.55 and 14,705.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,213.70, 30,320.55 and 14,705.70 is: 22,058.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,213.70 : 30,320.55 = 14,705.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,213.70/30,320.55 = 14,705.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,213.70x = 30,320.55 × 14,705.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,213.70x = 445,884,912.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,884,912.14/20,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,058.55

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