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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.84, 30,467.44 and 14,800.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.84, 30,467.44 and 14,800.16 is: 22,200.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.84 : 30,467.44 = 14,800.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.84/30,467.44 = 14,800.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.84x = 30,467.44 × 14,800.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.84x = 450,922,986.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,922,986.79/20,311.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.01

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