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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,458.08, 30,694.68 and 13,945.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,458.08, 30,694.68 and 13,945.68 is: 20,923.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,458.08 : 30,694.68 = 13,945.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,458.08/30,694.68 = 13,945.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,458.08x = 30,694.68 × 13,945.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,458.08x = 428,058,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 428,058,184.98/20,458.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,923.67

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