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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,210.70, 30,316.05 and 14,305.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,210.70, 30,316.05 and 14,305.80 is: 21,458.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,210.70 : 30,316.05 = 14,305.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,210.70/30,316.05 = 14,305.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,210.70x = 30,316.05 × 14,305.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,210.70x = 433,695,348.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,695,348.09/20,210.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,458.70

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