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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,323.51, 30,453.77 and 14,095.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,323.51, 30,453.77 and 14,095.62 is: 21,121.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,323.51 : 30,453.77 = 14,095.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,323.51/30,453.77 = 14,095.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,323.51x = 30,453.77 × 14,095.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,323.51x = 429,264,804.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,264,804.73/20,323.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.59

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