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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,313.20, 30,469.80 and 14,092.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,313.20, 30,469.80 and 14,092.40 is: 21,138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,313.20 : 30,469.80 = 14,092.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,313.20/30,469.80 = 14,092.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,313.20x = 30,469.80 × 14,092.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,313.20x = 429,392,609.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,392,609.52/20,313.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,138.60

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