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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,265.70, 30,339.15 and 14,433.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,265.70, 30,339.15 and 14,433.70 is: 21,608.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,265.70 : 30,339.15 = 14,433.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,265.70/30,339.15 = 14,433.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,265.70x = 30,339.15 × 14,433.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,265.70x = 437,906,189.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,906,189.36/20,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,608.24

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