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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,263.94, 30,371.29 and 14,342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,263.94, 30,371.29 and 14,342.56 is: 21,496.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,263.94 : 30,371.29 = 14,342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,263.94/30,371.29 = 14,342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,263.94x = 30,371.29 × 14,342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,263.94x = 435,601,937.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,601,937.32/20,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,496.41

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