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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,005.60, 30,008.40 and 14,100.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,005.60, 30,008.40 and 14,100.70 is: 21,151.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,005.60 : 30,008.40 = 14,100.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,005.60/30,008.40 = 14,100.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,005.60x = 30,008.40 × 14,100.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,005.60x = 423,139,445.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,139,445.88/20,005.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,151.05

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