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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,232.65, 30,364.85 and 14,036.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,232.65, 30,364.85 and 14,036.26 is: 21,065.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,232.65 : 30,364.85 = 14,036.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,232.65/30,364.85 = 14,036.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,232.65x = 30,364.85 × 14,036.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,232.65x = 426,208,929.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,208,929.46/20,232.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.40

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