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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,605.66, 30,897.52 and 14,033.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,605.66, 30,897.52 and 14,033.73 is: 21,043.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,605.66 : 30,897.52 = 14,033.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,605.66/30,897.52 = 14,033.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,605.66x = 30,897.52 × 14,033.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,605.66x = 433,607,453.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 433,607,453.35/20,605.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,043.12

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