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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,303.72, 30,406.40 and 14,046.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,303.72, 30,406.40 and 14,046.20 is: 21,035.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,303.72 : 30,406.40 = 14,046.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,303.72/30,406.40 = 14,046.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,303.72x = 30,406.40 × 14,046.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,303.72x = 427,094,375.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,094,375.68/20,303.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,035.28

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