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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,362.73, 30,525.29 and 14,125.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,362.73, 30,525.29 and 14,125.68 is: 21,175.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,362.73 : 30,525.29 = 14,125.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,362.73/30,525.29 = 14,125.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,362.73x = 30,525.29 × 14,125.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,362.73x = 431,190,407.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,190,407.82/20,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.48

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