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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,501.38, 30,752.07 and 14,669.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,501.38, 30,752.07 and 14,669.38 is: 22,004.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,501.38 : 30,752.07 = 14,669.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,501.38/30,752.07 = 14,669.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,501.38x = 30,752.07 × 14,669.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,501.38x = 451,113,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,113,800.62/20,501.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.07

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