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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,046.23, 30,079.72 and 14,544.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,046.23, 30,079.72 and 14,544.98 is: 21,825.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,046.23 : 30,079.72 = 14,544.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,046.23/30,079.72 = 14,544.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,046.23x = 30,079.72 × 14,544.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,046.23x = 437,508,925.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,508,925.81/20,046.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,825.00

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