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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,555.52, 30,832.32 and 14,297.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,555.52, 30,832.32 and 14,297.04 is: 21,444.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,555.52 : 30,832.32 = 14,297.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,555.52/30,832.32 = 14,297.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,555.52x = 30,832.32 × 14,297.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,555.52x = 440,810,912.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,810,912.33/20,555.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.89

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