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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,503.36, 30,642.69 and 14,968.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,503.36, 30,642.69 and 14,968.36 is: 22,370.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,503.36 : 30,642.69 = 14,968.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,503.36/30,642.69 = 14,968.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,503.36x = 30,642.69 × 14,968.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,503.36x = 458,670,815.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,670,815.29/20,503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,370.52

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