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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,346.70, 30,460.65 and 14,514.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,346.70, 30,460.65 and 14,514.70 is: 21,729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,346.70 : 30,460.65 = 14,514.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,346.70/30,460.65 = 14,514.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,346.70x = 30,460.65 × 14,514.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,346.70x = 442,127,196.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,127,196.56/20,346.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,729.68

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