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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,031.94, 30,021.61 and 14,742.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,031.94, 30,021.61 and 14,742.18 is: 22,093.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,031.94 : 30,021.61 = 14,742.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,031.94/30,021.61 = 14,742.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,031.94x = 30,021.61 × 14,742.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,031.94x = 442,583,978.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,583,978.51/20,031.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,093.91

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