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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,512.20, 30,768.30 and 14,898.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,512.20, 30,768.30 and 14,898.90 is: 22,348.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,512.20 : 30,768.30 = 14,898.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,512.20/30,768.30 = 14,898.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,512.20x = 30,768.30 × 14,898.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,512.20x = 458,413,824.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,413,824.87/20,512.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,348.35

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