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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,529.36, 30,681.44 and 14,994.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,529.36, 30,681.44 and 14,994.36 is: 22,409.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,529.36 : 30,681.44 = 14,994.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,529.36/30,681.44 = 14,994.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,529.36x = 30,681.44 × 14,994.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,529.36x = 460,048,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,048,481.71/20,529.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,409.29

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