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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,459.70, 30,616.65 and 14,190.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,459.70, 30,616.65 and 14,190.30 is: 21,234.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,459.70 : 30,616.65 = 14,190.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,459.70/30,616.65 = 14,190.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,459.70x = 30,616.65 × 14,190.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,459.70x = 434,459,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,459,448.50/20,459.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,234.89

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