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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,044.66, 30,077.35 and 14,543.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,044.66, 30,077.35 and 14,543.41 is: 21,822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,044.66 : 30,077.35 = 14,543.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,044.66/30,077.35 = 14,543.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,044.66x = 30,077.35 × 14,543.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,044.66x = 437,427,082.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,427,082.38/20,044.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,822.63

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