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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,053.08, 30,046.74 and 14,199.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,053.08, 30,046.74 and 14,199.18 is: 21,275.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,053.08 : 30,046.74 = 14,199.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,053.08/30,046.74 = 14,199.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,053.08x = 30,046.74 × 14,199.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,053.08x = 426,639,069.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,639,069.67/20,053.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,275.49

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