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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,229.65, 30,360.35 and 14,033.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,229.65, 30,360.35 and 14,033.26 is: 21,060.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,229.65 : 30,360.35 = 14,033.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,229.65/30,360.35 = 14,033.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,229.65x = 30,360.35 × 14,033.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,229.65x = 426,054,758.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,054,758.27/20,229.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,060.91

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