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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,366.20, 30,549.30 and 14,793.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,366.20, 30,549.30 and 14,793.40 is: 22,190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,366.20 : 30,549.30 = 14,793.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,366.20/30,549.30 = 14,793.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,366.20x = 30,549.30 × 14,793.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,366.20x = 451,928,014.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,928,014.62/20,366.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,190.10

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