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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.40, 30,987.60 and 14,869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.40, 30,987.60 and 14,869.60 is: 22,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.40 : 30,987.60 = 14,869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.40/30,987.60 = 14,869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.40x = 30,987.60 × 14,869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.40x = 460,773,216.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,773,216.96/20,658.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,304.40

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