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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,576.53, 30,865.25 and 14,245.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,576.53, 30,865.25 and 14,245.17 is: 21,368.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,576.53 : 30,865.25 = 14,245.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,576.53/30,865.25 = 14,245.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,576.53x = 30,865.25 × 14,245.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,576.53x = 439,680,653.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,680,653.21/20,576.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.06

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