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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,313.20, 30,410.40 and 14,481.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,313.20, 30,410.40 and 14,481.20 is: 21,679.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,313.20 : 30,410.40 = 14,481.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,313.20/30,410.40 = 14,481.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,313.20x = 30,410.40 × 14,481.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,313.20x = 440,379,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,379,084.48/20,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,679.45

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