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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,563.60, 30,845.40 and 14,002.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,563.60, 30,845.40 and 14,002.60 is: 21,003.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,563.60 : 30,845.40 = 14,002.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,563.60/30,845.40 = 14,002.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,563.60x = 30,845.40 × 14,002.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,563.60x = 431,915,798.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,915,798.04/20,563.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,003.90

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