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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,056.96, 30,077.84 and 14,493.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,056.96, 30,077.84 and 14,493.48 is: 21,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,056.96 : 30,077.84 = 14,493.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,056.96/30,077.84 = 14,493.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,056.96x = 30,077.84 × 14,493.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,056.96x = 435,932,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,932,572.48/20,056.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,734.73

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