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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,644.20, 30,966.30 and 14,812.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,644.20, 30,966.30 and 14,812.20 is: 22,218.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,644.20 : 30,966.30 = 14,812.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,644.20/30,966.30 = 14,812.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,644.20x = 30,966.30 × 14,812.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,644.20x = 458,679,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,679,028.86/20,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,218.30

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