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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,281.70, 30,422.55 and 14,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,281.70, 30,422.55 and 14,376.80 is: 21,565.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,281.70 : 30,422.55 = 14,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,281.70/30,422.55 = 14,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,281.70x = 30,422.55 × 14,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,281.70x = 437,378,916.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,378,916.84/20,281.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.20

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