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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,493.60, 30,740.40 and 14,588.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,493.60, 30,740.40 and 14,588.70 is: 21,883.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,493.60 : 30,740.40 = 14,588.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,493.60/30,740.40 = 14,588.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,493.60x = 30,740.40 × 14,588.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,493.60x = 448,462,473.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,462,473.48/20,493.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,883.05

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