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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,656.40, 30,984.60 and 14,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,656.40, 30,984.60 and 14,867.60 is: 22,301.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,656.40 : 30,984.60 = 14,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,656.40/30,984.60 = 14,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,656.40x = 30,984.60 × 14,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,656.40x = 460,666,638.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,666,638.96/20,656.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.40

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