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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,549.80, 30,824.70 and 14,912.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,549.80, 30,824.70 and 14,912.20 is: 22,368.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,549.80 : 30,824.70 = 14,912.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,549.80/30,824.70 = 14,912.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,549.80x = 30,824.70 × 14,912.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,549.80x = 459,664,091.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,664,091.34/20,549.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,368.30

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