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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,852.20, 31,205.40 and 14,582.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,852.20, 31,205.40 and 14,582.80 is: 21,823.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,852.20 : 31,205.40 = 14,582.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,852.20/31,205.40 = 14,582.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,852.20x = 31,205.40 × 14,582.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,852.20x = 455,062,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,062,107.12/20,852.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,823.22

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