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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.84, 30,047.76 and 14,084.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.84, 30,047.76 and 14,084.28 is: 21,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.84 : 30,047.76 = 14,084.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.84/30,047.76 = 14,084.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.84x = 30,047.76 × 14,084.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.84x = 423,201,065.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 423,201,065.21/20,031.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.42

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