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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,311.20, 30,407.40 and 14,479.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,311.20, 30,407.40 and 14,479.20 is: 21,676.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,311.20 : 30,407.40 = 14,479.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,311.20/30,407.40 = 14,479.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,311.20x = 30,407.40 × 14,479.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,311.20x = 440,274,826.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,274,826.08/20,311.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,676.46

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