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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,472.96, 30,726.72 and 14,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,472.96, 30,726.72 and 14,144.16 is: 21,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,472.96 : 30,726.72 = 14,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,472.96/30,726.72 = 14,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,472.96x = 30,726.72 × 14,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,472.96x = 434,603,643.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 434,603,643.96/20,472.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,228.18

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