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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,658.60, 30,923.10 and 14,826.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,658.60, 30,923.10 and 14,826.60 is: 22,193.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,658.60 : 30,923.10 = 14,826.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,658.60/30,923.10 = 14,826.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,658.60x = 30,923.10 × 14,826.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,658.60x = 458,484,434.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,484,434.46/20,658.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,193.39

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