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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,217.92, 30,289.94 and 14,657.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,217.92, 30,289.94 and 14,657.48 is: 21,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,217.92 : 30,289.94 = 14,657.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,217.92/30,289.94 = 14,657.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,217.92x = 30,289.94 × 14,657.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,217.92x = 443,973,965.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,973,965.01/20,217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,959.43

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