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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,370.17, 30,602.04 and 14,380.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,370.17, 30,602.04 and 14,380.02 is: 21,603.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,370.17 : 30,602.04 = 14,380.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,370.17/30,602.04 = 14,380.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,370.17x = 30,602.04 × 14,380.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,370.17x = 440,057,947.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,057,947.24/20,370.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,603.06

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