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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,363.40, 30,518.38 and 14,759.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,363.40, 30,518.38 and 14,759.88 is: 22,120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,363.40 : 30,518.38 = 14,759.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,363.40/30,518.38 = 14,759.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,363.40x = 30,518.38 × 14,759.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,363.40x = 450,447,626.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,447,626.59/20,363.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.45

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