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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266, 30,374.04 and 14,390.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266, 30,374.04 and 14,390.80 is: 21,568.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266 : 30,374.04 = 14,390.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266/30,374.04 = 14,390.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266x = 30,374.04 × 14,390.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266x = 437,106,734.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,106,734.83/20,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,568.48

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