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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,282.49, 30,434.45 and 14,397.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,282.49, 30,434.45 and 14,397.39 is: 21,603.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,282.49 : 30,434.45 = 14,397.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,282.49/30,434.45 = 14,397.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,282.49x = 30,434.45 × 14,397.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,282.49x = 438,176,574.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,176,574.10/20,282.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,603.69

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