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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,262.69, 30,369.42 and 14,341.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,262.69, 30,369.42 and 14,341.30 is: 21,494.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,262.69 : 30,369.42 = 14,341.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,262.69/30,369.42 = 14,341.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,262.69x = 30,369.42 × 14,341.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,262.69x = 435,536,963.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,536,963.05/20,262.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,494.53

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