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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,224.77, 30,300.13 and 14,664.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,224.77, 30,300.13 and 14,664.30 is: 21,969.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,224.77 : 30,300.13 = 14,664.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,224.77/30,300.13 = 14,664.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,224.77x = 30,300.13 × 14,664.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,224.77x = 444,330,196.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,330,196.36/20,224.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,969.60

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