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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,630.40, 30,945.60 and 14,841.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,630.40, 30,945.60 and 14,841.60 is: 22,262.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,630.40 : 30,945.60 = 14,841.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,630.40/30,945.60 = 14,841.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,630.40x = 30,945.60 × 14,841.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,630.40x = 459,282,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,282,216.96/20,630.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,262.40

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