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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,350.12, 30,429.96 and 14,488.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,350.12, 30,429.96 and 14,488.96 is: 21,665.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,350.12 : 30,429.96 = 14,488.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,350.12/30,429.96 = 14,488.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,350.12x = 30,429.96 × 14,488.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,350.12x = 440,898,473.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,898,473.24/20,350.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,665.64

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