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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,268, 30,377.04 and 14,392.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,268, 30,377.04 and 14,392.80 is: 21,571.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,268 : 30,377.04 = 14,392.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,268/30,377.04 = 14,392.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,268x = 30,377.04 × 14,392.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,268x = 437,210,661.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,210,661.31/20,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,571.48

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