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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,312.20, 30,468.30 and 14,739.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,312.20, 30,468.30 and 14,739.40 is: 22,109.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,312.20 : 30,468.30 = 14,739.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,312.20/30,468.30 = 14,739.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,312.20x = 30,468.30 × 14,739.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,312.20x = 449,084,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,084,461.02/20,312.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,109.10

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