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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,362.97, 30,525.66 and 14,125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,362.97, 30,525.66 and 14,125.93 is: 21,175.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,362.97 : 30,525.66 = 14,125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,362.97/30,525.66 = 14,125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,362.97x = 30,525.66 × 14,125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,362.97x = 431,203,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,203,336.36/20,362.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.86

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