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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,552.40, 30,828.60 and 14,720.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,552.40, 30,828.60 and 14,720.40 is: 22,080.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,552.40 : 30,828.60 = 14,720.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,552.40/30,828.60 = 14,720.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,552.40x = 30,828.60 × 14,720.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,552.40x = 453,809,323.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,809,323.44/20,552.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.60

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