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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,631.68, 30,947.28 and 14,300.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,631.68, 30,947.28 and 14,300.80 is: 21,451.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,631.68 : 30,947.28 = 14,300.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,631.68/30,947.28 = 14,300.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,631.68x = 30,947.28 × 14,300.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,631.68x = 442,570,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,570,861.82/20,631.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,451.03

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