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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,566.60, 30,785.10 and 14,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,566.60, 30,785.10 and 14,734.60 is: 22,055.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,566.60 : 30,785.10 = 14,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,566.60/30,785.10 = 14,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,566.60x = 30,785.10 × 14,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,566.60x = 453,606,134.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,606,134.46/20,566.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.48

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