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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,060.43, 30,046.86 and 14,199.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,060.43, 30,046.86 and 14,199.27 is: 21,267.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,060.43 : 30,046.86 = 14,199.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,060.43/30,046.86 = 14,199.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,060.43x = 30,046.86 × 14,199.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,060.43x = 426,643,477.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,643,477.79/20,060.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,267.91

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