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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,341.20, 30,452.40 and 14,509.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,341.20, 30,452.40 and 14,509.20 is: 21,721.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,341.20 : 30,452.40 = 14,509.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,341.20/30,452.40 = 14,509.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,341.20x = 30,452.40 × 14,509.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,341.20x = 441,839,962.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,839,962.08/20,341.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,721.43

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