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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,291.70, 30,378.15 and 14,459.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,291.70, 30,378.15 and 14,459.70 is: 21,647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,291.70 : 30,378.15 = 14,459.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,291.70/30,378.15 = 14,459.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,291.70x = 30,378.15 × 14,459.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,291.70x = 439,258,935.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,258,935.56/20,291.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,647.22

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