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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,329.08, 30,454.14 and 14,982.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,329.08, 30,454.14 and 14,982.54 is: 22,444.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,329.08 : 30,454.14 = 14,982.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,329.08/30,454.14 = 14,982.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,329.08x = 30,454.14 × 14,982.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,329.08x = 456,280,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,280,312.70/20,329.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,444.71

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