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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,429.70, 30,644.55 and 14,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,429.70, 30,644.55 and 14,921.70 is: 22,382.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,429.70 : 30,644.55 = 14,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,429.70/30,644.55 = 14,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,429.70x = 30,644.55 × 14,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,429.70x = 457,268,781.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,268,781.74/20,429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.55

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