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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,161.35, 30,248.10 and 14,329.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,161.35, 30,248.10 and 14,329.35 is: 21,498.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,161.35 : 30,248.10 = 14,329.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,161.35/30,248.10 = 14,329.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,161.35x = 30,248.10 × 14,329.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,161.35x = 433,435,611.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,435,611.74/20,161.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,498.34

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