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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,219.20, 30,328.80 and 14,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,219.20, 30,328.80 and 14,314.30 is: 21,471.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,219.20 : 30,328.80 = 14,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,219.20/30,328.80 = 14,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,219.20x = 30,328.80 × 14,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,219.20x = 434,135,541.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,135,541.84/20,219.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,471.45

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