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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,392.26, 30,548.58 and 14,052.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,392.26, 30,548.58 and 14,052.21 is: 21,050.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,392.26 : 30,548.58 = 14,052.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,392.26/30,548.58 = 14,052.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,392.26x = 30,548.58 × 14,052.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,392.26x = 429,275,061.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 429,275,061.36/20,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,050.88

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