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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,603.03, 30,872.57 and 14,290.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,603.03, 30,872.57 and 14,290.22 is: 21,413.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,603.03 : 30,872.57 = 14,290.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,603.03/30,872.57 = 14,290.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,603.03x = 30,872.57 × 14,290.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,603.03x = 441,175,823.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,175,823.00/20,603.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,413.16

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