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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,337.95, 30,454.35 and 14,032.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,337.95, 30,454.35 and 14,032.27 is: 21,012.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,337.95 : 30,454.35 = 14,032.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,337.95/30,454.35 = 14,032.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,337.95x = 30,454.35 × 14,032.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,337.95x = 427,343,701.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 427,343,701.48/20,337.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,012.13

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