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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,822.40, 31,233.60 and 14,601.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,822.40, 31,233.60 and 14,601.60 is: 21,902.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,822.40 : 31,233.60 = 14,601.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,822.40/31,233.60 = 14,601.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,822.40x = 31,233.60 × 14,601.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,822.40x = 456,060,533.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,060,533.76/20,822.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.40

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