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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,322.20, 30,423.90 and 14,490.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,322.20, 30,423.90 and 14,490.20 is: 21,692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,322.20 : 30,423.90 = 14,490.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,322.20/30,423.90 = 14,490.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,322.20x = 30,423.90 × 14,490.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,322.20x = 440,848,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,848,395.78/20,322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,692.95

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