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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,687.20, 31,030.80 and 14,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,687.20, 31,030.80 and 14,855.20 is: 22,282.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,687.20 : 31,030.80 = 14,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,687.20/31,030.80 = 14,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,687.20x = 31,030.80 × 14,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,687.20x = 460,968,740.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,968,740.16/20,687.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,282.80

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