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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,267.47, 30,447.34 and 14,662.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,267.47, 30,447.34 and 14,662.43 is: 22,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,267.47 : 30,447.34 = 14,662.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,267.47/30,447.34 = 14,662.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,267.47x = 30,447.34 × 14,662.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,267.47x = 446,431,991.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,431,991.44/20,267.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,027.02

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