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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,266.44, 30,375.03 and 14,345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,266.44, 30,375.03 and 14,345.07 is: 21,500.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,266.44 : 30,375.03 = 14,345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,266.44/30,375.03 = 14,345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,266.44x = 30,375.03 × 14,345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,266.44x = 435,731,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,731,931.60/20,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,500.17

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