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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,290.20, 30,375.90 and 14,458.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,290.20, 30,375.90 and 14,458.20 is: 21,644.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,290.20 : 30,375.90 = 14,458.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,290.20/30,375.90 = 14,458.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,290.20x = 30,375.90 × 14,458.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,290.20x = 439,180,837.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,180,837.38/20,290.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.97

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