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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,033.19, 30,023.49 and 14,743.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,033.19, 30,023.49 and 14,743.43 is: 22,095.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,033.19 : 30,023.49 = 14,743.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,033.19/30,023.49 = 14,743.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,033.19x = 30,023.49 × 14,743.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,033.19x = 442,649,223.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,649,223.17/20,033.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,095.79

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