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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,665.04, 30,997.56 and 14,536.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20,665.04, 30,997.56 and 14,536.40 is: 21,804.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20,665.04 : 30,997.56 = 14,536.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20,665.04/30,997.56 = 14,536.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20,665.04x = 30,997.56 × 14,536.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20,665.04x = 450,592,931.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,592,931.18/20,665.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,804.60

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