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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,609.34, 30,903.61 and 14,682.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,609.34, 30,903.61 and 14,682.84 is: 22,016.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,609.34 : 30,903.61 = 14,682.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,609.34/30,903.61 = 14,682.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,609.34x = 30,903.61 × 14,682.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,609.34x = 453,752,533.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,752,533.12/20,609.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,016.84

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