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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,273.60, 30,410.40 and 14,040.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,273.60, 30,410.40 and 14,040.65 is: 21,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,273.60 : 30,410.40 = 14,040.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,273.60/30,410.40 = 14,040.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,273.60x = 30,410.40 × 14,040.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,273.60x = 426,981,782.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,981,782.76/20,273.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,060.98

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