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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,366.58, 30,554.96 and 14,374.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,366.58, 30,554.96 and 14,374.35 is: 21,565.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,366.58 : 30,554.96 = 14,374.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,366.58/30,554.96 = 14,374.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,366.58x = 30,554.96 × 14,374.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,366.58x = 439,207,617.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,207,617.40/20,366.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,565.11

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