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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,295.09, 30,448.79 and 14,383.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,295.09, 30,448.79 and 14,383.41 is: 21,579.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,295.09 : 30,448.79 = 14,383.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,295.09/30,448.79 = 14,383.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,295.09x = 30,448.79 × 14,383.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,295.09x = 437,957,358.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 437,957,358.66/20,295.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,579.47

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