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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,577.80, 30,866.70 and 14,940.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,577.80, 30,866.70 and 14,940.20 is: 22,410.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,577.80 : 30,866.70 = 14,940.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,577.80/30,866.70 = 14,940.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,577.80x = 30,866.70 × 14,940.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,577.80x = 461,154,671.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,154,671.34/20,577.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,410.30

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