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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,217.70, 30,326.55 and 14,644.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,217.70, 30,326.55 and 14,644.90 is: 21,967.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,217.70 : 30,326.55 = 14,644.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,217.70/30,326.55 = 14,644.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,217.70x = 30,326.55 × 14,644.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,217.70x = 444,129,292.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,129,292.10/20,217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,967.35

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