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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,501.12, 30,639.36 and 14,966.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,501.12, 30,639.36 and 14,966.12 is: 22,367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,501.12 : 30,639.36 = 14,966.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,501.12/30,639.36 = 14,966.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,501.12x = 30,639.36 × 14,966.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,501.12x = 458,552,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,552,387.02/20,501.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,367.18

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