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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,564.40, 30,846.60 and 14,732.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,564.40, 30,846.60 and 14,732.40 is: 22,098.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,564.40 : 30,846.60 = 14,732.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,564.40/30,846.60 = 14,732.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,564.40x = 30,846.60 × 14,732.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,564.40x = 454,444,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,444,449.84/20,564.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.60

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