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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,335.30, 30,463.23 and 14,009.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,335.30, 30,463.23 and 14,009.06 is: 20,986.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,335.30 : 30,463.23 = 14,009.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,335.30/30,463.23 = 14,009.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,335.30x = 30,463.23 × 14,009.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,335.30x = 426,761,146.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,761,146.82/20,335.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.22

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