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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,009.08, 29,984.83 and 14,702.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,009.08, 29,984.83 and 14,702.41 is: 22,032.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,009.08 : 29,984.83 = 14,702.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,009.08/29,984.83 = 14,702.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,009.08x = 29,984.83 × 14,702.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,009.08x = 440,849,264.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,849,264.44/20,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,032.46

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