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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,294.73, 30,392.89 and 14,037.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,294.73, 30,392.89 and 14,037.18 is: 21,021.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,294.73 : 30,392.89 = 14,037.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,294.73/30,392.89 = 14,037.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,294.73x = 30,392.89 × 14,037.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,294.73x = 426,630,432.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,630,432.56/20,294.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.73

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