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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,666.40, 30,999.60 and 14,877.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,666.40, 30,999.60 and 14,877.60 is: 22,316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,666.40 : 30,999.60 = 14,877.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,666.40/30,999.60 = 14,877.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,666.40x = 30,999.60 × 14,877.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,666.40x = 461,199,648.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,199,648.96/20,666.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,316.40

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