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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,277.10, 30,415.65 and 14,056.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,277.10, 30,415.65 and 14,056.30 is: 21,084.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,277.10 : 30,415.65 = 14,056.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,277.10/30,415.65 = 14,056.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,277.10x = 30,415.65 × 14,056.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,277.10x = 427,531,501.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,531,501.10/20,277.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.45

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