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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,024.97, 30,042.95 and 14,392.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,024.97, 30,042.95 and 14,392.08 is: 21,592.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,024.97 : 30,042.95 = 14,392.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,024.97/30,042.95 = 14,392.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,024.97x = 30,042.95 × 14,392.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,024.97x = 432,380,548.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 432,380,548.83/20,024.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,592.07

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