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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,317.84, 30,476.44 and 14,806.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,317.84, 30,476.44 and 14,806.16 is: 22,209.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,317.84 : 30,476.44 = 14,806.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,317.84/30,476.44 = 14,806.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,317.84x = 30,476.44 × 14,806.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,317.84x = 451,239,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,239,046.87/20,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.01

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