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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,368.83, 30,566.61 and 14,027.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,368.83, 30,566.61 and 14,027.34 is: 21,050.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,368.83 : 30,566.61 = 14,027.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,368.83/30,566.61 = 14,027.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,368.83x = 30,566.61 × 14,027.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,368.83x = 428,768,231.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,768,231.12/20,368.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.21

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