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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,443.20, 30,664.80 and 14,870.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,443.20, 30,664.80 and 14,870.40 is: 22,305.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,443.20 : 30,664.80 = 14,870.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,443.20/30,664.80 = 14,870.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,443.20x = 30,664.80 × 14,870.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,443.20x = 455,997,841.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,997,841.92/20,443.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.60

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